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Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Abilene Christian University Rankings

Abilene Christian University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #3 of 6 State — Texas
Overall Quality #4 of 8 State — Texas
Overall Quality #5 of 15 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #6 of 9 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #6 of 10 State — Texas
College Major Best Value #6 of 6 State — Texas
College Major Best Value #7 of 8 State — Texas
College Major Best Value #8 of 8 Region — Southwest

Where Is Abilene Christian University?

Location of 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 considers when reviewing applications:

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 has an acceptance rate of 66%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials 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.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Abilene Christian University  ( 540 to 650 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Abilene Christian University  ( 530 to 620 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1270.
SAT Total Scores for Abilene Christian University  ( 1070 to 1270 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Abilene Christian University ranged between 22 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for Abilene Christian University  ( 22 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Abilene Christian University are broken out by gender below.

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. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need 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

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Abilene Christian University receive some form of financial aid (862 students).

Nearly 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. 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.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Abilene Christian University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Students
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 shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Abilene Christian University Students
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.

Abilene Christian University Graduate Student Diversity

1,926 of Abilene Christian University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Abilene Christian University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Abilene Christian University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Abilene Christian University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 42
Black or African American 441
Hispanic 312
White 810
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 42
Non-Resident 46

Online Learning at Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University delivers online programs 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.

At the graduate level, 96 students took at least one online class and 1,549 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Abilene Christian University

The following healthcare majors are available at Abilene Christian University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 45 95
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 74 74
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 26 47 73
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 16 13 29
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 23 23
Health and Medical Administrative Services 1 16 18
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 8 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 7

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 has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

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

References

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