Australian Catholic University: Statistics

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Acceptance rate

72%

Enrollment

37,426

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate72%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate with matriculation or Australian Year 12 Equivalent.
Academic CalendarFebruary to November (February - June; July-November)
Enrollment37,426

We've calculated the 72% acceptance rate for Australian Catholic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Australian Catholic University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Australian Catholic University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Australian Catholic University.

Faculty : Arts and Sciences

Arts and Humanities Chemistry History Information Technology Literature Modern Languages Music Physics Psychology Social Sciences Social Work Theology Visual Arts

Faculty : Business

Accountancy Business Administration Commercial Law Finance Management Marketing

Faculty : Education

Adult Education Continuing Education Education Primary Education Religious Education Secondary Education Special Education

Faculty : Health Sciences

Health Sciences Midwifery Nursing Physical Therapy

Faculty : Theology and Philosophy

Philosophy Theology

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Australian Catholic University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering TBD TBD TBD
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes TBD
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachelor Degree

Arts and Humanities Business Administration Business and Commerce Communication Studies Education Health Sciences Media Studies Physical Therapy Religion Social Sciences Visual Arts Welfare and Protective Services

Bachelor Honours Degree

Arts and Humanities Business Administration Communication Studies Education Health Sciences Information Sciences Media Studies Social Sciences Theology Visual Arts Welfare and Protective Services

Graduate Certificate/Diploma

Arts and Humanities Business Administration Education Health Sciences Information Sciences Religion Social Sciences Visual Arts Welfare and Protective Services

Master Degree

Accountancy Arts and Humanities Business Administration Education Health Sciences Social Sciences Theology Welfare and Protective Services

Doctoral Degree

Arts and Humanities Business and Commerce Education Health Sciences Social Sciences Theology

Research profile

Australian Catholic University is a world-class research university with 18,762 scientific papers published and 459,917 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
14,058 / 336,652
Medicine
11,286 / 365,596
Psychology
10,183 / 295,342
Political Science
9,496 / 233,780
Law
8,885 / 229,198
Sociology
8,393 / 178,233
Biology
7,511 / 237,081
Computer Science
7,405 / 207,420
Philosophy
6,796 / 128,395
Environmental Science
6,197 / 138,135
Mathematics
5,473 / 163,923
Psychiatry
5,219 / 173,588
Pathology
4,975 / 185,815
Engineering
4,518 / 124,512
Economics
4,317 / 90,704
Business
4,315 / 122,982
Geography and Cartography
4,222 / 85,220
History
4,024 / 66,478
Physics
3,994 / 106,106
Nursing
3,765 / 116,010
Statistics
3,648 / 122,657
Social Psychology
3,403 / 119,790
Physical Therapy
3,353 / 122,416
Development Studies
3,341 / 69,472
Archaeology
3,288 / 63,067
Art & Design
2,877 / 45,859
Chemistry
2,756 / 113,122
Neuroscience
2,735 / 92,849
Education
2,730 / 63,226
Linguistics
2,709 / 59,546
Quantum and Particle physics
2,583 / 64,813
Geology
2,482 / 58,078
Child Psychology
2,453 / 81,942
Surgery
2,390 / 81,163
Health Science
2,292 / 85,934
Mathematics Education
2,193 / 53,615
Management
2,168 / 79,255
Public Health
2,092 / 73,250
Anthropology
2,072 / 43,623
Ecology
2,033 / 52,940

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

19 Notable alumni

Joe Barakat

1. Joe Barakat

1963-. (aged 63)
rugby union coach
Joe Barakat is an Australian rugby union Coach. He has just returned home from two years in Japan as a forwards and defense coach for the NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Tokyo, Japan after an extensive national and international career.
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Elizabeth Miller

2. Elizabeth Miller

1967-. (aged 59)
politician nurse
Elizabeth Miller is a former Australian politician who was elected in the 2010 Victorian state election for the Electoral district of Bentleigh, defeating the then incumbent Labor MP Rob Hudson. She served as the MP for Bentleigh for four years before losing the seat in 2014 to Nick Staikos of the Labor Party.
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Martin Dixon

3. Martin Dixon

1955-. (aged 71)
teacher politician
Martin Francis Dixon is a former Australian politician. Dixon was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2018, representing the electorates of Dromana (1996–2002) and Nepean (2002–2018). He was Minister for Education in the Baillieu and Napthine governments from 2010 to 2014.
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Bronwen Neil

4. Bronwen Neil

1969-. (aged 57)
theologian university teacher historian of classical antiquity philologist classical philologist
Bronwen Neil FAHA is an Australian academic. She is a Professor of Ancient History at Macquarie University. She is an expert on Byzantine Greek and medieval literature, early Christianity, and ancient letter collections in Greek and Latin.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names ACU
Founded 1991
Motto Qualify for life
Academic calendar February to November (February - June; July-November)
Address 40 Edward Street North Sydney, New South Wales, 2060 Australia
City Population 9,000
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