by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Abilene Christian University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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Abilene Christian is ranked #623 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, Abilene Christian holds the #27 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
Abilene Christian University has an acceptance rate of 66%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for Abilene Christian.
About 45% of students accepted to Abilene Christian submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 530 and 620.
Abilene Christian received ACT scores from 24% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 28.
The student to faculty ratio at Abilene Christian University is about average at 13 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Abilene Christian University is 69%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Abilene Christian University has a freshmen retention rate of 80%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Abilene Christian the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 60%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Abilene Christian University.
The current enrollment includes 3,129 undergraduates at Abilene Christian.
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The typical net cost at Abilene Christian is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Abilene Christian
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,928 | $24,199 | $24,921 | $27,540 | $32,121 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Abilene Christian, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Abilene Christian, approximately 40% of students took out student loans averaging $9,760 a year. That adds up to $39,040 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.0%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Abilene Christian University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University make about $55,736 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Abilene Christian University students since it is 13% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Abilene Christian University make the most money.
Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Abilene Christian University.
Contact information for Abilene Christian University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 3256742000 |
| Website: | www.acu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/abilenechristian |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/acuedu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 26 majors graduated from Abilene Christian University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,336 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 96 | $41,737 |
| Educational Administration | 95 | $41,079 |
| Nursing | 95 | $62,092 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 74 | NA |
| Communication Sciences | 73 | $55,118 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 66 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 49 | $18,633 |
| General Biology | 48 | NA |
| General Psychology | 43 | $29,684 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
743 students took at least one online class at Abilene Christian University.
Learn more about online learning at Abilene Christian University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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