Abilene Christian University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Abilene, TX
3.7 6 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,219

Location Abilene, Texas
Website acu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ

Best Colleges Rank

#444

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian institution located in Abilene, Texas, approximately 150 miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth. Established in 1906, the university occupies a 272-acre main campus characterized by modern academic facilities and Spanish colonial architecture. ACU maintains a selective admissions process and operates as a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, nursing, education, and ministry studies. The campus features traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, with most first-year and sophomore students required to live on campus. As an NCAA Division I institution competing in the Western Athletic Conference, ACU fields teams in 17 varsity sports, with the Wildcats particularly competitive in track and field.

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Ratings

Abilene Christian University is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1270
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/28
GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

66%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,200

Costs for Abilene Christian University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,200
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$300
Room and Board		$14,540
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,272
Total One Year Cost		$63,562

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Abilene Christian University are Business, General Studies, and Health Professions. 24% of students major in Business, 8% in General Studies, and 8% in Health Professions.