Abilene Christian University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1844 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 504 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 30 of 119 | In Texas |
| # 1 of 3 | In Abilene |
| # 975 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
66%
Average SAT
1,170
Average ACT
25
Avg. cost to attend
$28,760 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
3,263
Graduates
1,956
Male:Female Ratio
34:66
Religion
Churches of Christ
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Abilene Christian University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 66% | 66% |
| Applicants | 11,332 | 4,593 | 6,731 |
| Admissions | 7,482 | 2,670 | 4,812 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 906 | 348 | 558 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 54% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 18% |
| â– Black or African American | 13% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Abilene Christian 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.
Abilene Christian University majors
Abilene Christian University has granted 4 associate degrees across 1 programs, 736 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 416 master's across 25 programs, and 123 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Abilene Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 35 | 54 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 7 | 70 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | - | 74 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 26 | 47 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 66 | - | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | - | 50 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 49 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 48 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 45 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 41 | 2 | - |
| Social Work | - | 10 | 28 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 31 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 17 | 13 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | - | 16 | 13 | - |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | - | - | 26 | 3 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | - | 28 | - | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | - | 26 | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 24 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 22 | 2 | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 23 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 21 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 21 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | - | 18 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 1 | 16 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 16 | - | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | - | 14 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 14 | - | - |
| Information Resources Management | - | 14 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 11 | 2 | - |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | - | 12 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 12 | - |
| Journalism | - | 12 | - | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | - | - | 12 | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | - | 11 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | - | 11 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 10 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 9 | - | - |
| Information Technology | - | 1 | 8 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 4 | 5 | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | - | 8 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 8 | - |
| Interior Design | - | 8 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 7 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | - | 6 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 6 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | - | 6 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | 4 | - | - |
| Pre-Architecture Studies | 4 | - | - | - |
| School Psychology | - | - | 4 | - |
| Animal Sciences, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 3 | - |
| History, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 3 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | 3 | - | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | - | 3 | - |
| Voice and Opera | - | 3 | - | - |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | - | 2 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | - | - | 2 | - |
| Music, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 2 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 4 | 736 | 416 | 123 |
Publications & Citations
Abilene Christian University has published 2,519 scientific papers with 122,598 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,364
/ 25,802
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
953
/ 91,591
|
| Computer Science |
839
/ 82,688
|
| Philosophy |
834
/ 13,314
|
| Engineering |
815
/ 85,073
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
770
/ 87,440
|
| Medicine |
746
/ 19,811
|
| Political Science |
745
/ 11,543
|
| Environmental Science |
744
/ 23,910
|
| Biology |
726
/ 29,560
|
| Sociology |
694
/ 11,035
|
| Law |
682
/ 11,098
|
| Psychology |
646
/ 18,146
|
| Chemistry |
559
/ 19,080
|
| Mathematics |
472
/ 17,569
|
| History |
468
/ 7,985
|
| Business |
458
/ 19,048
|
| Geography and Cartography |
450
/ 13,479
|
| Nuclear Physics |
438
/ 28,266
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
376
/ 2,575
|
| Economics |
374
/ 13,610
|
| Art & Design |
360
/ 3,015
|
| Linguistics |
335
/ 6,272
|
| Geology |
323
/ 13,554
|
| Statistics |
319
/ 15,674
|
| Organic chemistry |
311
/ 9,824
|
| Optics |
300
/ 51,053
|
| Archaeology |
298
/ 7,730
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
274
/ 71,421
|
| Social Psychology |
271
/ 7,512
|
| Ecology |
253
/ 9,571
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
235
/ 8,584
|
| Biochemistry |
230
/ 5,178
|
| Paleontology |
227
/ 9,221
|
| Genetics |
223
/ 6,174
|
| Psychiatry |
217
/ 7,381
|
| Materials Science |
216
/ 9,126
|
| Pathology |
213
/ 5,203
|
| Molecular |
197
/ 17,169
|
| Education |
192
/ 2,081
|
Annual publication & citation counts
56 Notable alumni
1. Dudley E. Faver
1916-2011 (aged 95)
military officer
Major General Dudley Ervin Faver was a United States Air Force major general who was director, Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council, Washington, D.C.
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2. Kolton Kohl
1998-. (aged 28)
basketball player
Kolton Alan Kohl is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
3. Vitamin Smith
1923-2000 (aged 77)
American football player
Verda T. "Vitamin" Smith Jr. was a National Football League (NFL) running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1949 through 1953.
4. Raymond Radway
1987-. (aged 39)
athletics competitor
American football player
Raymond Radway is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League, the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League, and the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Abilene Christian University.
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All 56 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
ACU
Founded
1906
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May) Summer courses (May-August)
Total staff
1,031
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
ACU Box 29100 1600 Campus Ct Abilene, Texas, 79699 United States
City Population
125,000
Phone
3256742000
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