Overview
Student Population
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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 10,534 prospective students applied, and 6,679 were granted admission. Of those admitted 859 enrolled in the school. 3,678 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,613 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $37,750 plus fees of $50. Abilene Christian University is ranked 355 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Abilene Christian University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Abilene Christian University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#355 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Texas
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#426 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1220 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $50 |
| Room and Board | $11,350 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,272 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,672 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Biology | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=222178 IPEDS survey data for Abilene Christian University.
Current students may use the Abilene Christian University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.