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Abilene Christian University

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world rank  1470

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Overview

Founded in 1906, the Abilene Christian University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Abilene (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Abilene Christian University (ACU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ACU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Abilene Christian University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Abilene Christian University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Abilene Christian University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Abilene Christian University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ACU
Founded 1906
Motto
Colours Purple and white
Mascot Willie the Wildcat
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University Location

Address 1600 Campus Court
Abilene
79699 Texas
United States
Abilene Christian University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Abilene Christian University Phone Number (325) 674 2000
Abilene Christian University Fax Number (325) 674 6533
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Abilene Christian University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Abilene Christian University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Abilene Christian University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Abilene Christian University.



Abilene Christian University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Abilene Christian University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Abilene Christian University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Abilene Christian University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Abilene Christian University's Admission Office Admission Office

ACU Box 29000
Abilene 79699
(325) 674 2650
800 460 6228

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Abilene Christian University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Abilene Christian University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Abilene Christian University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Abilene Christian University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Abilene Christian University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Abilene Christian University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Abilene Christian University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Abilene Christian University is Christian-Restorationist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Restorationist. Church of Christ - www.church-of-christ.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Abilene Christian University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Abilene Christian University's Library
Abilene Christian University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 284,786 physical volumes, 83,800 physical media, 79,299 digital/electronic media and 129 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 11 librarians. Abilene Christian University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Abilene Christian University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Abilene Christian University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,153 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Abilene Christian University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Abilene Christian University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Abilene Christian University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Abilene Christian University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Abilene Christian University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Abilene Christian University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Abilene Christian University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Abilene Christian University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Abilene Christian University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Abilene Christian University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Chemical Society
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Abilene Christian University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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