Abilene Christian University
Abilene, Texas
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1906Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$45,800
- Estimated total for international students
- US$63,262
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,195
- Graduate students
- 1,956
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 13 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 540–650 · Maths 530–620
- ACT
- 22–28
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$61,376
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (92)
Bachelor's degrees50 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAnimal SciencesArchitecture and Related Services, OtherBible/Biblical StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheology and Religious Vocations, Other
Master's degrees26 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees2 subjects
ArchitectureArchitecture and Related Services, Other
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Graduate certificates9 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPeace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.