57%

Acceptance Rate

$20,473

Avg.Financial Aid

003537

FAFSA Code

About Abilene Christian University (ACU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

5,204

Website

www.acu.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Churches of Christ

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

N/A

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 3256742000
Fax: 3256742958
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

57%

SAT Range

1040 - 1230

ACT Range

21 - 27

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Recommended

Accept Common App

No

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Abilene Christian University has 2 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at ACU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1015-1230, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Abilene Christian University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at Abilene, Texas 79699. To gather more information, they can call them at (325) 674-2000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$27,584

Average Annual Cost

$34,800

Books And Supplies

$1,250

Other Fees

$50

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$10,350

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,272

Total One Year Cost

$49,722

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ACU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $51,887. The average annual tuition cost ($36,300), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($11,065), and budget for other expenses ($3,272) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

77%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

44%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$180

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

54 Graduates

Psychology, General

50 Graduates

Marketing

44 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

44 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

43 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

40 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

37 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

32 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

28 Graduates

Biology, General

28 Graduates

Communication Disorders Sciences an...

27 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

24 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

22 Graduates

Social Work

21 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

21 Graduates

Engineering, General

20 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

20 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

19 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

19 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

17 Graduates

Bible/Biblical Studies

15 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

15 Graduates

Sociology

14 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

12 Graduates

Animal Sciences

11 Graduates

Music

10 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

9 Graduates

Political Science and Government

9 Graduates

Computer Science

7 Graduates

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

7 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

7 Graduates

Journalism

7 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

7 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

6 Graduates

International/Global Studies

6 Graduates

Physics

6 Graduates

Chemistry

6 Graduates

Mathematics

5 Graduates

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...

5 Graduates

History

4 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching

4 Graduates

Theology and Religious Vocations, O...

3 Graduates

Architecture and Related Services,...

3 Graduates

Agricultural Business and Managemen...

2 Graduates

Gerontology

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,538

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time

96%

Part-time

4%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

64% White

0% Unknown

9% Black

17% Hispanic

5% Two or more races

4% Non Resident alien

1% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

1%

Unknown Location

10%

Out Of State

88%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$67,136 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 86% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

86%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,030/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,320/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,320/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wildcat

School Colors

purple and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Southland Conference

Total Male Athletes

221

Total Female Athletes

111

Intramural Sports

14

Sports Club

11

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At ACU, $11,065 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at ACU costs around $5,320 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The number of female and male students at the university are 40% and 60%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$18,500

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$192 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,473

Students Receiving Federal Grants

30%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,513

Students Receiving State Aid

28%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,237

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,220

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$24,497

$30K - $48K

$22,970

$48K - $75K

$22,415

$75K - $110K

$21,246

> $110K

$16,793

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,184,050

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$17,946,646

The financial aid department of Abilene Christian University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,947, whereas the financial aid is $18,865. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,445 and institutional aid worth $18,865. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at ACU based on students' financial needs add up to $4,184,050 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $17,946,646.

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