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Abilene Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Abilene

There are at least 4 colleges in Abilene, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 8,673 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,849 full-time students, and a reported 3,572 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Abilene Christian University and Hardin-Simmons University.

We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

Abilene Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Texas College of Cosmetology
117 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, Texas 79605

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 101 students, 101 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, Texas 79699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, accounting, business management, psychology, speech pathology, marketing, finance, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 4,675 students, 4,281 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,782 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-610. Math: 490-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, Texas 79698

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, physical therapy, public relations and advertising, school counseling, business management, early childhood education, health and physical education, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,435 students, 2,174 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,097 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-570. Math: 470-580. Writing: 450-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

McMurry University
S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, Texas 79697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, sociology, marketing, athletic trainer, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,462 students, 1,293 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 693 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-530. Math: 440-550.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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