Abilene Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Abilene, TX

$37,750

Avg tuition

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About Abilene Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Churches of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

42%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 13% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 71% online

Master's Check Bold 43% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $5,244
State Grant Aid $3,466
Institution Grant Aid $20,396
Pell Grant Aid $4,701

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

Men Women
  • 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.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC