Abilene Christian University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,129
Men / Women
40% / 60%
White
57%
Hispanic
23%
Black
10%
Mixed
4%
International
4%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
28%
Business & Economics
15%
Education
13%
Arts
8%
Engineering, Computing & Math
7%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$44,200
Est. Cost of Attendance
$59,256
10-Year ROI
$191,000
ROI Percentile
78th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
90 (14th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,825 (78th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
280 (88th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $7M | #283 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #476 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #503 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 70 | #220 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 50 | #314 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
400 (13%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
69%
SAT Range
1,070
–
1,270
ACT Range
22
–
28
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 365 | 36% / 64% | 5% | $53,415 | |
| Mathematics | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Animal Sciences | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 48 — | 54% / 46% | 4% | $52,945 | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Agribusiness | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 12 +1 | 58% / 42% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 22 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 31 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | — | |
| English | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 9% | — | |
| History | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $69,421 | |
| International/Global Studies | |||||
| Journalism | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 16 +2 | 12% / 88% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 41 — | 22% / 78% | 2% | $52,404 | |
| Sociology | 5 +1 | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Strategic Communication | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 17% | — | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 11 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | — | |
| General Education | 66 — | 45% / 55% | 18% | — | |
| Art | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Communication and Media | 14 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 17% | — | |
| Interior Design | 8 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 10% | — | |
| Voice and Opera | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business Administration | 109 | 66% / 34% | 6% | $74,629 | |
| Accounting | 17 +12 | 47% / 53% | 18% | $94,000 | |
| Business Administration | 35 +3 | 69% / 31% | 6% | $60,008 | |
| Finance | 21 +11 | 86% / 14% | 5% | $96,176 | |
| Information Resources Management | 14 +1 | 93% / 7% | 7% | — | |
| Marketing | 21 +5 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $62,469 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,008 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Human Services | 165 | 16% / 84% | 2% | $55,220 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 26 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | $62,126 | |
| Dietetics | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | — | |
| Kinesiology | 49 — | 41% / 59% | 8% | $58,402 | |
| Health Administration | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 28 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,455 | |
| Social Work | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $56,354 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,892 | |
| Elementary Education | 14 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,173 | |
| English Teacher Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,892 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,892 | |
| Middle School Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,173 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | |||||
| Science Teacher Education | |||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $56,892 | |
| Special Education | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $56,892 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Physics | 52 | 67% / 33% | 8% | ||
| Computer Science | 9 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Entertainment Technology | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 9% | — | |
| Engineering | 24 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Information Technology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| Physics | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 29% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing | 45 | 20% / 80% | 4% | $78,088 | |
| Nursing | 45 — | 20% / 80% | 4% | $78,088 |