School Overview

Abilene Christian University has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Abilene Christian University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX 79699
Main Phone: (325) 674-2000
Web Site: www.acu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,675 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 413 male students and 479 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.3% of the student body, while females made up 53.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (331)%, Hispanic (47)%, Asian (280)%, and Native American (28)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Business And Management

• Animal Sciences
• Plant Sciences

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Marketing

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Educational Administration
• General Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Engineering Physics

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology

• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Nursing
• Pre Med

• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Family Development
• General Home Economics
• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies
• Peace Study

• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial Psychology
• School Psychology

• Community Service
• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Apparel Marketing

• Bible Study
• Misology And Missions
• Other Theology And Religious Vocation
• Pastoral Counseling
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Abilene Christian University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Lone Star Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.