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ACCEPTANCE RATE

61.48%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,914

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Abilene Christian University

1200 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Abilene Christian University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Abilene, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled annually at Abilene Christian University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Family And Consumer Sciences
  • Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 995 - 1230 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 28 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to ACU. 64% of those students that apply are admitted to Abilene Christian University, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,000. Some students at ACU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The ACU "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.acu.edu.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Abilene Christian University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Abilene Christian University is around 5,200 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 18% enrolling as graduate students and 68% as undergraduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are between $36,000-$44,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
  • Per unit charges are around $1,700 for part time students
  • May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.

Financial Aid Details

The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships100%$20,473
Receiving Student Loans57%$10,784
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Abilene Christian University may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
  • Dietetics Program
  • Graduate Teacher Education Program
  • Music Program
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
  • Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
  • Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
  • Speech-Language Pathology Program
  • Theology (Ministry) Program

Intercollegiate Athletics

Abilene Christian University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southland Conference)
  • Basketball (Southland Conference)
  • Track and Field (Southland Conference)
  • Football (Southland Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Public Administration and Social Services

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