What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 22 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 13 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Health and Wellness | 10 |
| Business/Commerce | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 5 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| History Teacher Education | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| Criminology | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Finance | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Conducting | 1 |
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 III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, 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 12.7 of 20
Elevation
1,767 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
$1,261 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
- Hardin-Simmons University3 mi
- Abilene Christian University4 mi
- Howard Payne University67 mi
- Angelo State University80 mi
- Tarleton State University91 mi
- Midwestern State University123 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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