Schools

Online Schools

Community Schools

Career Guides

About

HomeAbilene Christian University
A

Abilene Christian University

credit: source/license

C+

Rating

Private

Type

5,864

Students

$36,250

Tuition

61%

Acceptance

#681

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Abilene, TX

null, Abilene, TX 79699

Abilene Christian University is a mid-sized private institution located in Abilene, TX ranked 26th in Texas. It has a total of 3,594 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting something like 3 in 5 applicants. Abilene Christian University offers 102 different majors and is best known for its Speech-Language Pathology, Game and Interactive Media Design, and Bible Studies programs (nationally ranked 5th, 15th, and 15th respectively). With an annual tuition of $36,250 per year, Abilene Christian University is quite high-priced. 48.05% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to take in approximately $43,000 per year, which is 4% over the national median.
Rankings

Rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

See All Rankings

Cost

$36,300
Above Average

Abilene Christian University

$36,300

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$51,887

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,700

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

61%Acceptance
Less Selective

Abilene Christian University

61%

National

69%
Sat

1015 - 1230

48% of students submit

Admissions Yield

13%

ACT

18 - 26

48% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

3,594Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

3%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Business Administration and Management, General8% Accounting6% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist74% Others

11% Business Administration and Management, General

8% Accounting

6% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

74% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

11%

147 Graduates

Accounting

8%

110 Graduates

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

6%

84 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

5%

67 Graduates

Finance, General

4%

58 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

4%

51 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

49 Graduates

Social Work

3%

42 Graduates

Psychology, General

3%

42 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

532,096

Academic Spend per Student

$9,387

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

77%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$35,600/Year

Abilene Christian University

$35,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$35,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$43,000

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%