Abilene Christian University
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$37,750
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About Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Abilene, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,494, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,750.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
42%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Hispanic
20%
Black
14%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
28
Total Online Enrollment
2,227
Percent of Programs Online
73% On-campus
27% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate 71% online
Master's 43% online
Doctorate 67% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $37,750 | $37,750 |
Graduate | $23,238 | $23,238 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,250 |
On-campus room and board | $11,350 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,272 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,350 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,272 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,272 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $53,622 | $53,622 |
Off-campus without family | $53,622 | $53,622 |
Off-campus with family | $42,272 | $42,272 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
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