Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · City · 3,195 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Abilene, TX, 79699 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
158 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$59,256
Avg net price
$26,182
Room & board
$14,540
Tuition
$44,200
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,285
$30–48k
$21,150
$48–75k
$23,012
$75–110k
$27,576
$110k+
$31,763
Admissions
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1194
Reading 540–650
Math 530–620
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 22–28
English 21–29
Math 20–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Abilene Christian University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
59%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,727
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,736
Median debt
$24,250
Monthly loan payment
$257
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,500
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$67,009
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
19%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,727
10 years after entry
$55,736
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Institutional
Endowment
$726M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$8,928/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,340
Federal loan rate
40%
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