Abilene Christian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,153
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Abilene, Texas, Abilene Christian is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Abilene Christian emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Abilene Christian boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,350

Cost of attendance at Abilene Christian University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,350

Cost of attendance at Abilene Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Abilene Christian University received on average $23,662 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,662

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	236	27%	$4,922	$1,161,491
Other Federal Grant	236	27%	$5,512	$1,300,765
State Grant/Scholarships	284	33%	$2,746	$779,871
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	855	99%	$21,423	$18,316,378
Total Grant & Scholarships	862	100%	$23,662	$20,397,014

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Abilene Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Abilene Christian University students is 60.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.4%.

60.2%

asian 70.0% 7 students
African American 46.8% 44 students
white 68.1% 433 students
unknown 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 44.7% 97 students
International Students 67.7% 21 students
Mixed Race 49.2% 30 students

Sport Conferences

Football Western Athletic Conference
Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Abilene Christian University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Abilene Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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