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🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Abilene Christian University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
66%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹41,51,794Out-of-state
Students
3,195Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 (High Research Spending and Doctorate Production) institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.

Admissions planning estimate

66% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 31%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 63.88%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 63.9% (6,714/10,510; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

66 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 11,306
Offered a place 7,466
Enrolled 906

12.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1070-1270
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹56,34,980 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹41,51,794
  • Housing₹13,65,771
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹56,34,980
After aid (average) ₹24,59,327

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹41,51,794
Out-of-state ₹41,51,794

Average aid awarded: ₹38,15,424 a year.

Outcomes and support

80.5%
Retention
59%
Graduation
84%
Get financial aid
10%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 61%
Hispanic 18.9%
African American 7.1%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 2%
Asian 2%
Native American 0.6%

9 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - other
  • Certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Architecture and Related Services, Otherbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate66.03%
Total Applicants11306
Admitted Applicants7466
Enrolled Applicants906
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1270
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹41,51,794
Out-of-State Tuition₹41,51,794
Average Housing Cost₹13,65,771
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹24,59,327
Students Receiving Aid84%
Average Aid Awarded₹38,15,424
Out-of-State Students10%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.14%
Asian2%
Hispanic18.87%
White61%
Multiracial3.97%
Native American0.63%
Pacific Islander0.00
International4.35%
Unknown Race2.03%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate59.01%
Retention Rate80.51%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates3195

Contact

Street Address1600 Campus Ct
ZIP Code79601
Phone(325) 674-2650
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/