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Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Abilene, TX metro with 3,188 students and a 66% acceptance rate.

Abilene, Texas · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 3,188 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Western Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

66%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,194

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$26,182

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

59%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,736

10 years after entry

Students

3,188

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: acu.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,285
$30,001–48,000$21,150
$48,001–75,000$23,012
$75,001–110,000$27,576
Over $110,000$31,763

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAbilene Christian University courseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 185, 1866 credits
Biology3BIOL 1013 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 111, 1134 credits
Physics 13PHYS 110, 1114 credits
United States History3HIST 2213 credits
Psychology3PSYC 1203 credits
Statistics3MATH 1233 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1153 credits
Show all 33 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 185, 1866 credits
Biology3BIOL 1013 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 111, 1134 credits
Physics 13PHYS 110, 1114 credits
United States History3HIST 2213 credits
Psychology3PSYC 1203 credits
Statistics3MATH 1233 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1153 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 2603 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 2613 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1173 credits
Environmental Science3AENV 1303 credits
Physics 23PHYS 112, 1134 credits
European History3HIST 1173 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 2353 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 111,1126 credits
United States Government and Politics3GOVT 2253 credits
Music Theory5
MUST 150 (May also challenge MUST 151. Credit…MUST 150 (May also challenge MUST 151. Credit granted for a score 75 or higher on the final exam.) 3
Art – 2-D Art and Design4ART 1053 credits
Art – 3-D Art and Design4ART 1063 credits
Art – Drawing4ART 1113 credits
Art – History of Art3ART 221, 2226 credits
Calculus AB or AB Subgrade3MATH 1853 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3TFOR 111, 1126 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 111, 1126 credits
French Literature3FREN 111, 112, 221, 222, 3T-1**15 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 111, 1126 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3TFOR 111, 1126 credits
Latin3FLLA 111, 1126 credits
Latin3FLLA 111,1126 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 222, 2234 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 220, 2214 credits
Precalculus3MATH 1243 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 111, 112, 221, 222, 3T-1**15 credits

Source: acu.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies66
Exercise Science and Kinesiology49
Biology/Biological Sciences48
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse45
Psychology41
Business Administration and Management35
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration31
Human Development and Family Studies28
Show the other 46 majors
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist26
Engineering24
Speech Communication and Rhetoric22
Finance21
Marketing/Marketing Management21
Accounting17
Political Science and Government16
Dietetics/Dietitian16
Information Resources Management14
Elementary Education and Teaching14
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia14
Journalism12
Bible/Biblical Studies12
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other11
English Language and Literature11
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts10
Social Work10
Biochemistry10
Computer Science9
Interior Design8
Environmental Science7
Physics7
Fine/Studio Arts7
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other6
Music Teacher Education6
Graphic Design6
Sociology5
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
Animal Sciences3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching3
Social Studies Teacher Education3
Voice and Opera3
History3
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Biology Teacher Education2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Mathematics2
Music2
Information Technology1
History Teacher Education1
Chemistry1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Organizational Leadership1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Abilene, TX

184,278 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Abilene Regional (ABI)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20

Elevation

1,720 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

96°F

Annual snowfall

3.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

102 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$940 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size