Abilene Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1844 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #504 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #975 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 3,263
- Graduates
- 1,956
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- acu.edu
Abilene Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Abilene Christian University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 58% | 71% |
| Applicants | 11,332 | 4,593 | 6,731 |
| Admissions | 7,482 | 2,670 | 4,812 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 906 | 348 | 558 |
805 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,583 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
405 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Abilene Christian University are 1070-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
220 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Abilene Christian University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2816 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 931 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 680 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 291 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 185 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 173 (3%) |
| Asian | 108 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Abilene Christian University is $28,760 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,285 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,150 |
| $48-75K | $23,012 |
| $75-110K | $27,576 |
| $110K+ | $31,763 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,900 | $26,424 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,900 | $26,424 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,900 | $26,424 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | |
| Fee in-state | $300 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,508 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,540 |
| Room charge | $7,900 |
| Meal charge | $6,640 |
Abilene Christian University majors
Abilene Christian University has granted 736 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 416 master's across 25 programs, and 123 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Abilene Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 54 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | 70 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 74 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | 47 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 66 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 50 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 49 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 | |||
| Psychology, General | 41 | 2 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | 28 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 31 | |||
| Accounting | 17 | 13 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 16 | 13 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 26 | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 28 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 26 | |||
| Engineering, General | 24 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | 2 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 23 | |||
| Finance, General | 21 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 14 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 14 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 12 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 11 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 11 | |||
| Biochemistry | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Computer Science | 9 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Education, General | 8 | |||
| Interior Design | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 4 | |||
| Pre-Architecture Studies | 4 | |||
| School Psychology | 4 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 736 | 416 | 123 |
Abilene Christian University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 51% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Abilene Christian University has published 2,519 scientific papers with 122,598 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 128 |
| 1994 | 15 | 125 |
| 1995 | 27 | 150 |
| 1996 | 16 | 147 |
| 1997 | 37 | 171 |
| 1998 | 33 | 196 |
| 1999 | 27 | 286 |
| 2000 | 41 | 303 |
| 2001 | 43 | 346 |
| 2002 | 36 | 381 |
| 2003 | 48 | 566 |
| 2004 | 53 | 843 |
| 2005 | 59 | 1232 |
| 2006 | 66 | 1581 |
| 2007 | 57 | 1836 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1937 |
| 2009 | 53 | 2171 |
| 2010 | 51 | 2126 |
| 2011 | 69 | 2654 |
| 2012 | 59 | 2336 |
| 2013 | 69 | 2860 |
| 2014 | 74 | 2998 |
| 2015 | 72 | 3069 |
| 2016 | 126 | 5289 |
| 2017 | 107 | 7288 |
| 2018 | 82 | 10862 |
| 2019 | 100 | 11612 |
| 2020 | 109 | 10659 |
| 2021 | 82 | 11006 |
| 2022 | 104 | 8772 |
| 2023 | 119 | 10431 |
| 2024 | 111 | 9770 |
| 2025 | 54 | 8116 |
Abilene Christian University alumni
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John Layfield
- Occupations
- entrepreneurAmerican football playerprofessional wrestleractorradio personality
- Biography
-
John Charles Layfield, better known by the ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield, is an American professional wrestling color commentator, retired professional wrestler and former football player. He is signed to WWE, where he is an ambassador and commentator for the company.
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Daniel Johnston
- Occupations
- guitaristpianistpaintersongwritersinger
- Biography
-
Daniel Dale Johnston was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music scenes. Most of his work consisted of cassettes recorded alone in his home, and his music was frequently cited for its "pure" and "childlike" qualities.
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Tim Dillon
- Occupations
- tour guidewritercomedianmortgage brokeractor
- Biography
-
Tim J. Dillon is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster. He is the host of The Tim Dillon Show, a comedy podcast in which he discusses news, politics, and popular culture. Dillon began performing stand-up in New York City and has since gained attention for his satirical style and commentary on contemporary issues.
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Ronnie Dunn
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Ronald Gene Dunn is an American country music singer-songwriter and record executive. Starting in 2011, Dunn has worked as a solo artist following the temporary dissolution of Brooks & Dunn. He released his self-titled debut album for Arista Nashville on June 7, 2011, reaching the Top 10 with its lead-off single, "Bleed Red". After leaving Arista Nashville in 2012, Dunn founded Little Will-E Records. On April 8, 2014, Ronnie Dunn released his second solo album, Peace, Love, and Country Music through Little Will-E Records. On November 11, 2016, he released his third album Tattooed Heart on NASH Icon label. His fourth album Re-Dunn was released on January 10, 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | ACU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) Summer courses (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,031 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | ACU Box 29100 1600 Campus Ct Abilene, Texas, 79699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 125,000 |
| Phone | 3256742000 |