Australian Catholic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1032 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #38 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #31 of 40 | In Australia |
| #93 of 1,016 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 107 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.acu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate with matriculation or Australian Year 12 Equivalent. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
Research profile
Australian Catholic University is a world-class research university with 15,452 scientific papers published and 280,003 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.
Australian Catholic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 | 18 |
| 1992 | 27 | 13 |
| 1993 | 30 | 28 |
| 1994 | 31 | 19 |
| 1995 | 58 | 43 |
| 1996 | 84 | 56 |
| 1997 | 56 | 79 |
| 1998 | 86 | 92 |
| 1999 | 69 | 94 |
| 2000 | 74 | 152 |
| 2001 | 78 | 171 |
| 2002 | 95 | 231 |
| 2003 | 106 | 313 |
| 2004 | 117 | 403 |
| 2005 | 108 | 513 |
| 2006 | 141 | 591 |
| 2007 | 192 | 794 |
| 2008 | 175 | 1015 |
| 2009 | 257 | 1309 |
| 2010 | 309 | 1524 |
| 2011 | 440 | 2142 |
| 2012 | 598 | 2723 |
| 2013 | 722 | 4054 |
| 2014 | 922 | 5576 |
| 2015 | 1084 | 7754 |
| 2016 | 1274 | 10637 |
| 2017 | 1319 | 14262 |
| 2018 | 1205 | 19063 |
| 2019 | 1224 | 25715 |
| 2020 | 1082 | 36425 |
| 2021 | 1180 | 43388 |
| 2022 | 1075 | 47223 |
| 2023 | 1137 | 49651 |
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
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James Tedesco
- Occupations
- rugby league player
- Biography
-
James Tedesco, nicknamed "Teddy", is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback and captains the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL), New South Wales rugby league team and Australia.
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Will Skelton
- 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.
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Ryan Papenhuyzen
- Occupations
- rugby league player
- Biography
-
Ryan Papenhuyzen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia. He is a NRL premiership winning player of 2020.
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Morris West
- Occupations
- novelistwriter
- Biography
-
Morris Langlo West 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.
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 |
| Motto | Qualify for life |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 968 North Sydney, New South Wales, 2059 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |