Abilene Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2195 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #608 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #554 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #924 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 3,211
- Graduates
- 1,868
- 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 27% 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% | 61% | 69% |
| Applicants | 11,226 | 4,020 | 7,206 |
| Admissions | 7,386 | 2,449 | 4,937 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 893 | 329 | 564 |
737 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,513 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
435 or 49%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Abilene Christian University are 1070-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
272 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Abilene Christian University are 21-28 (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 | 2861 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 953 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 646 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 191 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 181 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 123 (2%) |
| Asian | 95 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Abilene Christian University is $28,978 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 | $23,520 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,346 |
| $48-75K | $25,997 |
| $75-110K | $28,033 |
| $110K+ | $32,133 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,300 | $24,174 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,300 | $24,174 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,300 | $24,174 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | |
| Fee in-state | $200 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,430 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,500 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,500 |
Abilene Christian University majors
Abilene Christian University has granted 624 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 401 master's across 25 programs, and 102 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 | 31 | 55 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 16 | 54 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 49 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | 1 | ||
| Psychology, General | 48 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 46 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 45 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | |||
| Social Work | 16 | 26 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 26 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | 1 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 16 | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 22 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |||
| Engineering, General | 17 | |||
| Accounting | 7 | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 15 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | |||
| Education, General | 14 | |||
| Biochemistry | 13 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 9 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 11 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Physics, General | 10 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 10 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Interior Design | 8 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 7 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 6 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 4 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Pre-Architecture Studies | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| School Psychology | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 624 | 401 | 102 |
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% | 57% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Abilene Christian University has published 1,857 scientific papers with 28,517 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 | 87 |
| 1992 | 28 | 84 |
| 1993 | 23 | 100 |
| 1994 | 15 | 99 |
| 1995 | 26 | 115 |
| 1996 | 13 | 123 |
| 1997 | 36 | 135 |
| 1998 | 32 | 125 |
| 1999 | 19 | 196 |
| 2000 | 37 | 188 |
| 2001 | 36 | 220 |
| 2002 | 31 | 241 |
| 2003 | 38 | 308 |
| 2004 | 44 | 383 |
| 2005 | 41 | 526 |
| 2006 | 59 | 616 |
| 2007 | 46 | 728 |
| 2008 | 50 | 918 |
| 2009 | 45 | 1060 |
| 2010 | 40 | 997 |
| 2011 | 47 | 1200 |
| 2012 | 40 | 1072 |
| 2013 | 56 | 1234 |
| 2014 | 53 | 1169 |
| 2015 | 51 | 1212 |
| 2016 | 84 | 1443 |
| 2017 | 68 | 1580 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1608 |
| 2019 | 60 | 1669 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1735 |
| 2021 | 47 | 1931 |
| 2022 | 83 | 1867 |
| 2023 | 84 | 2027 |
Abilene Christian University alumni
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John Layfield
- Occupations
- entrepreneurradio personalityactorprofessional wrestlerplayer of American football
- Biography
-
John Charles Layfield, better known by the ring name Bradshaw or JBL, is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he is an ambassador for the company. Layfield is currently a financial commentator and is featured regularly on Fox News and Fox Business. He is also employed by Northeast Securities as its senior vice president.
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Daniel Johnston
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterpaintercomics artistpianistsongwriter
- 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
- player of American football
- 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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Max Lucado
- Occupations
- theologianwriter
- Biography
-
Max Lucado is an American author and minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas.
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 | 971 |
| 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 |