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Abilene Christian University Trade Programs

Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Abilene Christian University?

Contact details for Abilene Christian University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Phone:	3256742000
Website:	www.acu.edu/
Admissions:	www.acu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.acu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Abilene Christian University?

You can apply to Abilene Christian University online at: www.acu.edu/apply/

Abilene Christian University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Abilene Christian University

Here’s what Abilene Christian University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University admits 66%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

45% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Abilene Christian University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 530 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1270. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Abilene Christian University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Abilene Christian University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,593	2,670	58%
Women	6,731	4,812	72%

Can I Afford Abilene Christian University?

The average net price after aid at Abilene Christian University is $27,401. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$43,900
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,900
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$44,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,200

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Abilene Christian University receive some form of financial aid (862 students).

Approximately 97% of students at Abilene Christian University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,342 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,618.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Abilene Christian University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,760 per year.

Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,383 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University, all undergraduate. Abilene Christian University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,129 undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Abilene Christian University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	222
Hispanic	588
White	1,908
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Two or More Races	125
Non-Resident	134

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	791
California	18
Colorado	9
Florida	6
Oklahoma	6

Additionally, approximately 4.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

709 undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University took at least one online class — of those, 34 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Abilene Christian University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.