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#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment
4,912
Abilene Christian University overview
Location Abilene, Texas
Online acu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Abilene Christian University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Abilene, Texas, Abilene Christian University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Churches of Christ faith. In the most recent statistical year 8,208 prospective students applied, and 5,755 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 833 enrolled in the school.  3,442 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,470 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $39,250 plus fees of $100. Abilene Christian University is ranked 394 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

Abilene Christian University is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Abilene Christian University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Challenging
Abilene Christian University overview
SAT 1050/1270
ACT 22/28
GPA 3.65
Applications Accepted
70.1% 
Abilene Christian University overview
Applications Due Feb 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$39,250
Costs for Abilene Christian University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$100
Room and Board $11,628
Budget for Other Expenses$3,272
Total One Year Cost$55,500

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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 subjects studied by Abilene Christian University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 24%
General Studies 8%
Health Professions 8%
Communication 8%
Biology 6%

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