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Abilene Christian University Science & Tech Programs

Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Abilene Christian University Rankings

Abilene Christian University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#28 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#426 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Abilene Christian University?

Contact details for Abilene Christian University are given below.

	Contact Details
Phone:	3256742000
Website:	www.acu.edu/
Admissions:	www.acu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.acu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Abilene Christian University?

You can apply to Abilene Christian University online at: www.acu.edu/apply/

Abilene Christian University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Abilene Christian University

Here’s what Abilene Christian University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University maintains an acceptance rate of 66%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

45% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Abilene Christian University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 530 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1270. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Abilene Christian University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Abilene Christian University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,593	2,670	58%
Women	6,731	4,812	72%

Can I Afford Abilene Christian University?

The average net price after aid at Abilene Christian University is $27,401. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$43,900
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,900
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$44,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,200

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Abilene Christian University receive some form of financial aid (862 students).

Approximately 97% of students at Abilene Christian University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,342 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,618.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Abilene Christian University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,760 per year.

Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,383 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University. Abilene Christian University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,129 undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Abilene Christian University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	222
Hispanic	588
White	1,908
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Two or More Races	125
Non-Resident	134

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	791
California	18
Colorado	9
Florida	6
Oklahoma	6

Additionally, approximately 4.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Abilene Christian University Graduate Student Diversity

1,926 of Abilene Christian University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Abilene Christian University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Abilene Christian University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	42
Black or African American	441
Hispanic	312
White	810
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	42
Non-Resident	46

Online Learning at Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

709 undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University took at least one online class — of those, 34 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 96 students took at least one online class and 1,549 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Abilene Christian University

The following science & tech programs are offered at Abilene Christian University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	—	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Abilene Christian University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.