Abilene Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1920 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #521 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #474 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #951 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 3,188
- Graduates
- 1,926
- 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 64% and is among the top 26% 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 | 64% | 58% | 68% |
| Applicants | 10,510 | 4,297 | 6,213 |
| Admissions | 6,714 | 2,498 | 4,216 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 862 | 358 | 504 |
862 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,569 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
401 or 47%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Abilene Christian University are 1060-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
242 or 28%
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 | 2833 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 924 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 659 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 192 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 191 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 190 (4%) |
| Asian | 100 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Abilene Christian University is $28,311 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 | $22,928 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,199 |
| $48-75K | $24,921 |
| $75-110K | $27,540 |
| $110K+ | $32,121 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,100 | $24,174 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,100 | $24,174 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,100 | $24,174 |
| Fee in-district | $280 | |
| Fee in-state | $280 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,508 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,900 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,700 |
Abilene Christian University majors
Abilene Christian University has granted 701 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 399 master's across 24 programs, and 108 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 | 27 | 70 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | 63 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 61 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 69 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | |||
| Social Work | 23 | 24 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 38 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 | |||
| Psychology, General | 40 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 37 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 36 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 34 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | |||
| Engineering, General | 23 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 12 | 11 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 16 | 5 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 21 | |||
| Finance, General | 19 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 17 | |||
| Biochemistry | 16 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 16 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | |||
| Computer Science | 11 | |||
| Education, General | 11 | |||
| School Psychology | 10 | |||
| Information Technology | 9 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 8 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 8 | |||
| Journalism | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Interior Design | 7 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 7 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Pre-Architecture Studies | 6 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Physics, General | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 701 | 399 | 108 |
Abilene Christian University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 56% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Abilene Christian University has published 2,472 scientific papers with 116,266 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 98 |
| 1993 | 26 | 126 |
| 1994 | 15 | 125 |
| 1995 | 27 | 150 |
| 1996 | 16 | 147 |
| 1997 | 37 | 171 |
| 1998 | 33 | 196 |
| 1999 | 27 | 285 |
| 2000 | 41 | 302 |
| 2001 | 43 | 346 |
| 2002 | 36 | 379 |
| 2003 | 48 | 566 |
| 2004 | 53 | 840 |
| 2005 | 59 | 1228 |
| 2006 | 66 | 1581 |
| 2007 | 57 | 1837 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1938 |
| 2009 | 53 | 2171 |
| 2010 | 51 | 2123 |
| 2011 | 69 | 2655 |
| 2012 | 59 | 2337 |
| 2013 | 69 | 2862 |
| 2014 | 74 | 3000 |
| 2015 | 72 | 3070 |
| 2016 | 126 | 5290 |
| 2017 | 107 | 7270 |
| 2018 | 82 | 10862 |
| 2019 | 100 | 11622 |
| 2020 | 109 | 10660 |
| 2021 | 82 | 11012 |
| 2022 | 104 | 8777 |
| 2023 | 119 | 10424 |
| 2024 | 109 | 9689 |
Abilene Christian University alumni
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John Layfield
- Occupations
- professional wrestleractorradio personalityentrepreneurAmerican football player
- Biography
-
John Charles Layfield, better known by the ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield, is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he is an ambassador and commentator for the company.
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Daniel Johnston
- Occupations
- comics artistsinger-songwriterguitaristpianistpainter
- 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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Art Briles
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Arthur Ray Briles is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the Guelfi Firenze in the Italian Football League. Briles was the head coach of the Houston Cougars from 2002 to 2007 and the Baylor Bears from 2008 to 2015. His college coaching career ended with his dismissal from the team in 2015 as a result of the Baylor University sexual assault scandal. He is the author of Beating Goliath: My Story of Football and Faith (2014). He is the subject of a biography written by Nick Eatman titled Looking Up: My Journey from Tragedy to Triumph (2013).
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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 | 990 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | ACU Box 29100 1600 Campus Ct Abilene, Texas, 79699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 125,000 |
| Phone | 3256742000 |