Australian Catholic University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1018 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #38 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #31 of 40 | In Australia |
| #89 of 1,021 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 101 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.acu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 67% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate with matriculation or Australian Year 12 Equivalent. |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 67% acceptance rate for Australian Catholic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Australian Catholic University is a world-class research university with 13,676 scientific papers published and 233,546 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 7 |
| 1991 | 14 | 26 |
| 1992 | 27 | 11 |
| 1993 | 28 | 27 |
| 1994 | 28 | 22 |
| 1995 | 54 | 37 |
| 1996 | 82 | 58 |
| 1997 | 54 | 80 |
| 1998 | 79 | 96 |
| 1999 | 64 | 92 |
| 2000 | 65 | 144 |
| 2001 | 79 | 174 |
| 2002 | 84 | 221 |
| 2003 | 99 | 308 |
| 2004 | 107 | 385 |
| 2005 | 110 | 501 |
| 2006 | 131 | 584 |
| 2007 | 176 | 749 |
| 2008 | 171 | 971 |
| 2009 | 238 | 1247 |
| 2010 | 276 | 1430 |
| 2011 | 401 | 1973 |
| 2012 | 527 | 2600 |
| 2013 | 628 | 3619 |
| 2014 | 829 | 5156 |
| 2015 | 1025 | 7145 |
| 2016 | 1067 | 9130 |
| 2017 | 1315 | 13589 |
| 2018 | 1092 | 16083 |
| 2019 | 1131 | 22471 |
| 2020 | 1046 | 33580 |
| 2021 | 1287 | 45900 |
| 2022 | 1005 | 46618 |
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 NRL, New South Wales rugby league team and Australia.
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Will Skelton
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
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William "Will" 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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Des Hasler
- Occupations
- rugby league player
- Biography
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Desmond John Hasler is an Australian professional rugby league coach, and a former professional rugby league footballer who played as halfback, lock and hooker.
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Tim Costello
- Occupations
- chief executive officer
- Biography
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Timothy Ewen Costello, AO is an Australian Baptist minister who was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia. Costello worked as a lawyer and served as mayor of St Kilda. He has authored a number of books on faith and life. A National Trust poll in 2014 elected him one of Australia's 100 national living treasures.
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 |