Australian Catholic University: Statistics

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#1047 of 14,131 In the World
#38 of 59 In Oceania
#31 of 40 In Australia
#102 of 1,029 For Publishing
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.acu.edu.au
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
72%*

* Australian Catholic University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate with matriculation or Australian Year 12 Equivalent.
Academic CalendarFebruary to November (February - June; July-November)

Research profile

Australian Catholic University is a world-class research university with 18,762 scientific papers published and 459,917 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.

Publications
18,762
Citations
459,917

Australian Catholic University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
14,058 / 336,652
Medicine
11,286 / 365,596
Psychology
10,183 / 295,342
Political Science
9,496 / 233,780
Law
8,885 / 229,198
Sociology
8,393 / 178,233
Biology
7,511 / 237,081
Computer Science
7,405 / 207,420
Philosophy
6,796 / 128,395
Environmental Science
6,197 / 138,135
Mathematics
5,473 / 163,923
Psychiatry
5,219 / 173,588
Pathology
4,975 / 185,815
Engineering
4,518 / 124,512
Economics
4,317 / 90,704
Business
4,315 / 122,982
Geography and Cartography
4,222 / 85,220
History
4,024 / 66,478
Physics
3,994 / 106,106
Nursing
3,765 / 116,010
Statistics
3,648 / 122,657
Social Psychology
3,403 / 119,790
Physical Therapy
3,353 / 122,416
Development Studies
3,341 / 69,472
Archaeology
3,288 / 63,067
Art & Design
2,877 / 45,859
Chemistry
2,756 / 113,122
Neuroscience
2,735 / 92,849
Education Majors
2,730 / 63,226
Linguistics
2,709 / 59,546
Quantum and Particle physics
2,583 / 64,813
Geology
2,482 / 58,078
Child Psychology
2,453 / 81,942
Surgery
2,390 / 81,163
Health Science
2,292 / 85,934
Math Teachers
2,193 / 53,615
Management
2,168 / 79,255
Public Health
2,092 / 73,250
Anthropology
2,072 / 43,623
Ecology
2,033 / 52,940

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 32 62
1994 32 41
1995 59 73
1996 104 96
1997 58 131
1998 88 149
1999 71 136
2000 81 220
2001 86 229
2002 95 312
2003 115 385
2004 130 486
2005 115 673
2006 162 787
2007 216 1005
2008 201 1384
2009 275 1827
2010 345 2107
2011 496 2875
2012 656 3770
2013 797 5312
2014 1043 7367
2015 1199 10069
2016 1304 13484
2017 1365 18246
2018 1341 23169
2019 1308 31143
2020 1195 45246
2021 1260 53318
2022 1244 56043
2023 1331 62368
2024 1100 64429
2025 947 63454
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Australian Catholic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (AUD)
Bachelor of Arts 28,000
Bachelor of Business Administration 30,200
Bachelor of Education 30,200
Bachelor of Laws 34,100
Bachelor of Nursing 33,600
Master of Business Administration 43,200
Master of Education 34,600
Master of Laws 36,000
Master of Nursing 36,000

All tuition costs are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Australian Catholic University has financial aid programs.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Australian Catholic University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering TBD TBD TBD
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes TBD
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor Degree Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Education, Health Sciences, Media Studies, Physical Therapy, Religion, Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services
Bachelor Honours Degree Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Media Studies, Social Sciences, Theology, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services
Graduate Certificate/Diploma Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services
Master Degree Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Theology, Welfare and Protective Services
Doctoral Degree Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Theology

Australian Catholic University alumni

  1. Will Skelton

    Will Skelton
    Born in
    New Zealand Flag New Zealand
    Years
    1992-.. (age 34)
    Enrolled in Australian Catholic University
    Studied in 2010-2017
    Occupations
    rugby union player
    Biography

    William Skelton is an Australian rugby union player, who plays as a lock for La Rochelle in the French Top 14 competition.

  2. James Tedesco

    James Tedesco
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1993-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    rugby league player
    Biography

    James Tedesco, nicknamed "Teddy", is a professional rugby league footballer who captains and plays as a fullback for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. A former Australia and New South Wales captain, Tedesco has been rated in the top 5 of the best rugby league fullbacks of all time.

  3. Ryan Papenhuyzen

    Ryan Papenhuyzen
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1998-.. (age 28)
    Occupations
    rugby league player
    Biography

    Ryan Papenhuyzen is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a fullback for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League.

  4. Morris West

    Morris West
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1916-1999 (aged 83)
    Occupations
    writernovelist
    Biography

    Morris Langlo West AO was an Australian novelist and playwright, best known for his novels The Devil's Advocate (1959), The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963) and The Clowns of God (1981). His books were published in 27 languages and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Each new book he wrote after he became an established writer sold more than one million copies.

All 19 notable alumni

Australian Catholic University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Sciences Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, History, Information Technology, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Theology, Visual Arts
Faculty : Business Accountancy, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Finance, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Education Adult Education, Continuing Education, Education, Primary Education, Religious Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Faculty : Health Sciences Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Theology and Philosophy Philosophy, Theology

General information

Alternative names ACU
Founded 1991
Accreditation Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Motto Qualify for life

Location and contacts

Address 40 Edward Street
North Sydney, New South Wales, 2060
Australia
City population 9,000

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