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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1189

Reading & WritingMid: 585
540650
MathMid: 575
520640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

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

Programs (88)

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

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