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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas 79699

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Known for health sciences

Abilene Christian University is a private institution in Abilene with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1189, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,736 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,401.

Established
1906
Motto
People With A Purpose
Mascot
Willie the Wildcat
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I Southland Conference
Division
Division I
64%Acceptance
1189SAT Avg
3,129Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$55,736Earnings 10yr
$27,401Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Abilene Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1189

Reading & WritingMid: 585
540650
MathMid: 575
520640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1189

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,380
Room & Board$12,500
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$56,121
Average Net Price$27,401
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,928
$30–48K$24,199
$48–75K$24,921
$75–110K$27,540
$110K+$32,121

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,401

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (88)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,129
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 7%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.2%
Freshman Retention79.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,727
8 Years$52,257
10 Years$55,736

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#329
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#435

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
171 mi(296 min)
Austinpop. 960K
191 mi(331 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
222 mi(385 min)

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