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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1071st for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment4,227
    Total Enrollment4,685
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application Fee$25

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle doctoral (other field)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Abilene Christian University?

    Ranks 896th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $15,630 $15,630 $15,630
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $700 $700 $700
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $521 $521 $521
    FT Graduate Tuition $9,378 $9,378 $9,378
    FT Graduate Required Fees $700 $700 $700
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $521 $521 $521
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $26,502 $26,502 $26,502
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,380 $17,380 $17,380
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,380 $17,380 $17,380

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Theology Degree — Tuition $12,504 $12,504
    Theology Degree — Required Fees $700 $700

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $14,200 trend  $16,330 $14,200 trend  $16,330 $14,200 trend  $16,330
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,050
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,270 trend  $6,120
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,950 trend  $3,002
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 3,661 (1,452 male / 2,209 female)
    Admitted 1,914 (793 male / 1,121 female)
    Admission rate 52%
    First-time Enrollment 963 (435 male / 528 female)
    FT Enrollment 961 (434 male / 527 female)
    PT Enrollment 2 (1 male / 1 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Abilene Christian University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Lone Star Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Lone Star Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Lone Star Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Lone Star Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Abilene Christian University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 262nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 48%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 347th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 52%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 620
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 490 / 630
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 970 / 1250

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity2,058
    Meals per Week21
    Room Fee$2,850
    Board Fee$3,270

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Abilene Christian University ranks 2137th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,546 218 pie   21%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,679 373 pie   37%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,968 878 pie   86%
    Student Loan Aid $4,064 685 pie   67%
    Any financial aid type   964 pie   95%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Abilene Christian University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    89112201
    Black Non-Hispanic
    165145310
    Hispanic
    119170289
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    222749
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    181331
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,7102,0043,714
    Race Unknown
    434891
    Total 2,166 2,519 4,685

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Abilene Christian University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 3 1 3 58 1 66
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 2 2
    Animal Sciences, General 1 1
    Architecture and Related Services, Other 2 2
    Art Teacher Education
    Art/Art Studies, General
    Bible/Biblical Studies 1 5 6
    Biochemistry 2 1 4 7
    Biology Teacher Education
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 2 29 1 34
    Broadcast Journalism
    Business Administration and Management, General 6 4 8 1 50 1 70
    Chemistry, General 2 2
    Clinical Psychology 3 1 4
    Commercial and Advertising Art
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1 1 15 17
    Computer Science 3 3
    Counseling Psychology 3 3
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1 2 3
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2 1 4 1 8
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2 6 8
    Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 25 25
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1 13 15
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 10
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 48 1 50
    Engineering Physics
    English Language and Literature, General 1 27 28
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1
    Environmental Science 3 3
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 4 4
    Family Systems 1 10 11
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
    Fashion Merchandising
    Finance, General 1 2 13 16
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 1 22 24
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    Gerontology
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 1 2 5 9
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
    History Teacher Education 1 1
    History, General 1 15 16
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 2 3
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    Interior Design 1 3 17 21
    Journalism 1 2 10 13
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 12 13
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    Management Science, General
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 1 1 29 1 34
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 2 17 19
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
    Mathematics, General 1 2 3
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 8 8
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 7 8 1 1 72 1 94
    Music Teacher Education 1 13 14
    Music, General 1 2 3
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 3 2 21 27
    Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 1 1 1 19 2 24
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1 4 1 17 23
    Photojournalism 1 1
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 8
    Physics, General 2 2
    Piano and Organ
    Political Science and Government, General 2 4 8 14
    Psychology, General 1 3 3 1 43 1 52
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Range Science and Management 1 1
    Reading Teacher Education
    School Psychology 1 1 5 7
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Secondary Education and Teaching 1 5 6
    Social Sciences, Other 1 1
    Social Studies Teacher Education 5 5
    Social Work 2 1 3 1 10 17
    Sociology 1 4 5
    Spanish Language and Literature 3 3
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 2 2 33 1 39
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 1 33 35
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 1 13 15
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 3 7 10
    Voice and Opera 1 1
    Youth Ministry 24 24
    Total 44 35 52 12 5 838 13 999

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Abilene Christian University ranks 1348th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $54,289 ($58,976 male / $43,992 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 211 (145 male / 66 female)
    Total Benefits $2,785,562

    Abilene Christian University Summary

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    Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private university located in Abilene, Texas, affiliated with Churches of Christ. Sewell became president of the institute in 1912, the school began using “Abilene Christian College” on all its printed material. In 1927, with the help of a $75,000 contribution from the city of Abilene, the board of trustees purchased 680 acres (2.8 km²) northeast of Abilene. Abilene Christian University first received school accreditation in 1971 when it became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. “The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.”

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    Abilene Christian University Academics

    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Abilene Christian University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. That is, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Abilene Christian University.

    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Dietetics, Nursing (RN), Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Social Sciences:
    Criminology, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Marketing Management
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Interior Design, Music – General, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Global Studies
    History:
    History – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Communications & Journalism:
    Digital Communications/Multimedia, Journalism
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent architecture

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $487 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 45. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 31st of July.

    Abilene Christian University Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were five hundred and thirty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and fifty-eight total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 54%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of February. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application is due the 1st of August. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 31st of July.

    Abilene Christian University Athletics

    The Wildcats are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

    Abilene Christian University Financial Aid

    In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency.

    Abilene Christian University Students

    Abilene Christian University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Again, the student body consists of eighty-two percent in-state students, eighteen percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, eight percent black per non-hispanic, six percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-seven percent in top half of graduating class. In addition, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Church Of Christ, Coed, where 54 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately four thousand and seventy-nine degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand and thirty-one first-time degree-seeking freshmen and four hundred and sixty-seven graduate enrollment.

    This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as observatory, 3 college farms (for agriculture majors), center for Biblical studies, voice institute. To be sure, the school is located 180 miles from Dallas.

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