Abilene Christian University: Review & Facts

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Abilene Christian University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,080 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1906 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Abilene, Texas.

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Abilene Christian University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
85
Abilene Christian University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 85 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Abilene Christian University is fair at 79% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Abilene Christian University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $40,300 annually. The additional fees at Abilene Christian University beyond tuition are nearly $100; this makes it a total of $40,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Abilene Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 11,226 applications were submitted and 7,386 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Abilene Christian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Abilene Christian University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Abilene Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Abilene Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $6,000 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Abilene Christian University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Abilene Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, Texas
79699, USA
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