Abilene Christian University — College Profile

About

Abilene Christian University is a private, faith-based institution best known for combining a strong Christian identity with high-impact undergraduate research and innovative educational technology. Academically, ACU excels in professional fields through its highly regarded programs in business, nursing, teacher education, and digital entertainment, alongside world-class physics initiatives. Student life is close-knit and deeply spiritual, characterized by daily chapel gatherings, service projects, vibrant campus traditions, and NCAA Division I athletics. A standout characteristic of ACU is its Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab, which provides undergraduates with rare, hands-on experience designing advanced molten-salt nuclear reactors.

Wikipedia:Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.

Location

Abilene, TX, 79699 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth

158 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

49%

1st-yr retention

81%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

61%

Transferred

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

22%

First-generation

24%

Median family income

$67,009

Independent students

Avg age at entry

19.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

61%

Hispanic

19%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55

Biology, General52

Psychology, General41

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40

Communication and Media Studies38

Finance and Financial Management Services37

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities34

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services33

Business Administration, Management and Operations33

Marketing25

Criminal Justice and Corrections24

Engineering, General23

Social Work23

Accounting and Related Services23

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services21

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20

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Institutional

Endowment

$726M

Classification

Doctoral/Professional

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

65%

Avg faculty salary

$8,928/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,340