Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003537
- Phone: (901) 726-1977
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,914Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Abilene Christian University
1200 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
Abilene Christian University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Abilene, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled annually at Abilene Christian University.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Family And Consumer Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 995 - 1230 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 28 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to ACU. 64% of those students that apply are admitted to Abilene Christian University, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,000. Some students at ACU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The ACU "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.acu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Abilene Christian University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Abilene Christian University is around 5,200 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 18% enrolling as graduate students and 68% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $36,000-$44,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $1,700 for part time students
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,473 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $10,784 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Abilene Christian University may provide services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Abilene Christian University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southland Conference)
- Basketball (Southland Conference)
- Track and Field (Southland Conference)
- Football (Southland Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Abilene Christian University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Multimedia (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
- Dietetics (B, M)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- School Psychology (M)
- Clinical Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Ministry (M)
- Missionary Studies (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Game Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Voice and Opera (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Abilene Christian University.
- Hardin - Simmons University in San Antonio, TX (1 miles away)
- McMurry University in Waco, TX (3 miles away)
- Howard Payne University in Big Spring, TX (67 miles away)
- Texas Christian University in Pasadena, TX (138 miles away)
- Southwestern Adventist University in San Marcos, TX (139 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Tennessee
- Get a list of all private colleges in Tennessee
- Review a list of Tennessee Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003537
- Phone: (901) 726-1977
- School Homepage