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Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,943
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $61,376
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit college in Abilene, TX with 3,195 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 1194 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,943 per year ($27,867 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,376 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,510
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,714
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–620
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Abilene Christian University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $63,262
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $45,800
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,867
- $30–48k$20,381
- $48–75k$24,259
- $75–110k$27,712
- $110k+$37,152
Get a personal estimate with Abilene Christian University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $61,376
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,195
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White61%
- Hispanic19%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Abilene Christian University FAQ
What is Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate?+
Abilene Christian University admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Abilene Christian University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1194.
What ACT score do you need for Abilene Christian University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Abilene Christian University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Abilene Christian University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,510 students applied to Abilene Christian University and 6,714 were admitted; 862 enrolled.
Does Abilene Christian University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Abilene Christian University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Abilene Christian University require an essay?+
Abilene Christian University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Abilene Christian University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $63,262 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,943.
What is Abilene Christian University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 222178 · How we use this data
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