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Abilene Christian University (ACU)
- 1600 Campus Court
- Abilene, TX 79699
- OPEID College Code: 00353700
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- General Phone: (325) 674-2000
- President: Royce Money, Ph.d.
- Website: www.acu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,675
- College Alias: ACU
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Churches of Christ
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ACU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.acu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,565 | 2,335 | 3,900 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 755 (48%) | 1,085 (46%) | 1,840 (47%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 413 (55%) | 479 (44%) | 892 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 456 | 51% |
| ACT ® Exam | 431 | 48% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ACU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 20% | 35% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,436 | $3,624 | $3,538 | $6,183 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 29 | 32 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,478 | 1,325 | 1,039 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,410 | $16,330 | $15,160 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,410 | $16,330 | $15,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,020 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,350 | $6,120 | $5,670 |
| Other Expenses | $3,090 | $3,002 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,950 | $26,502 | $24,850 |
| Out of State | $27,950 | $26,502 | $24,850 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,510 | $17,380 | $16,180 |
| Out of State | $18,510 | $17,380 | $16,180 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $18,510 | $17,380 | $16,180 |
| Out of State | $18,510 | $17,380 | $16,180 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $14,068 | $14,068 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,675 Undergraduate: 3,996 Graduate: 608 Professional: 71
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,132 Female: 2,543
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,805 Female: 2,191
- Graduate Gender Male: 267 Female: 341
- Professional Gender Male: 60 Female: 11
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,028 Part-Time: 647
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,704 Part-Time: 292
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 270 Part-Time: 338
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 54 Part-Time: 17
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 226 | 5% |
| American Indian | 28 | 0.6% |
| Black | 331 | 7% |
| Asian | 47 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 6% |
| White | 3,645 | 78% |
| Unknown | 118 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 53 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,542 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,567 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 803 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 267 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 110 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 77 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 138 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 72 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 42 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 756 | 673 | 83 |
| Faculty Status | 245 | 245 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 124 | 124 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 252 | 222 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 252 | 222 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 64 | 63 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 240 | 234 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 200 | 154 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 133 | 104 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 15 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,365 (222) | $65,032 (152) | $50,233 (70) |
| Professor | $75,705 (60) | $76,475 (53) | $69,876 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $62,333 (57) | $63,549 (44) | $58,217 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,601 (67) | $56,283 (44) | $51,382 (23) |
| Instructor | $43,357 (38) | $50,817 (11) | $40,318 (27) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,365 (222) | $65,032 (152) | $50,233 (70) |
| Professor | $75,705 (60) | $76,475 (53) | $69,876 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $62,333 (57) | $63,549 (44) | $58,217 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,601 (67) | $56,283 (44) | $51,382 (23) |
| Instructor | $43,357 (38) | $50,817 (11) | $40,318 (27) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,928,595 | $1,802,963 | $1,125,632 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 465 | 339 | 126 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 463 | 339 | 124 |
| Baseball | 53 | 53 | - |
| Basketball | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 87 | 51 | 36 |
| Football | 178 | 178 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $46,371 | $38,167 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $26,440 | $17,516 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 38% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 21 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 9 | 20 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
