Overview

Abilene Christian University is a University institution located in Abilene, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address ACU Box 29000
Abilene, TX  79699-9000
United States

Contact Admissions
Email: info@admissions.acu.edu
Phone: 325-674-2650
Fax: 325-674-2130

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Animal Sciences, General
Pre-veterinary Studies
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-architecture Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Information Resources Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,208

Applied

5,755

Accepted

3,560

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,377

Females Applied

3,861

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,831

Males Applied

1,894

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	585	530	640
SAT Math	572	520	630
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,250

Private

Fees

100

Full-time student fees

11,628

Room & board

5,878

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

25,511

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,921

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,435

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,053

Avg. Loan Aid

17,761

Avg. Grant Aid

23,407

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,560

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.49%
Black or African American	9.73%
White or Caucasian	60.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	1.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.51%
Other	0.68%

Gender

Male (36.69%)

Female (63.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Sing Song and Wildcat Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Graduate Students Association, International Students Association, Intramurals and LYNAY (Love Your Neighbor as Yourself)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

585

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 273

Part-time - 312

Male - 292

Female - 293