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Abilene Christian University is a private university located in Abilene, Texas. It was established in 1906 as the Childers Classical Institute. The university has an enrollment of more than 4,500. The student body at ACU represents all 50 U.S. states and more than 55 countries all over the world. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Abilene Christian University is a member of the Lone Star Conference of the NCAA Division II. Its sports teams participate in a wide variety of sports, and are known as the Wildcats.
The campus of Abilene Christian is in Abilene, TX, which is a medium-sized city. Its Churches of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Abilene Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Abilene Christian has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in fine arts and liberal arts.
Admission at Abilene Christian is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 47% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 485. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 615.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Abilene Christian had 4,675 students enrolled (4,399 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Abilene Christian offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX 79699
General Phone: (325) 674-2000
http://www.acu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 222 | interdisciplinary studies, peace and conflict resolution, English, political science, history, international studies, sociology, social studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 219 | accounting, business management, marketing, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 106 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, educational administration, higher education administration, ... |
| Media | 85 | communication studies, public relations, journalism, digital communications, photojournalism, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 82 | pastoral counseling and ministries, youth ministry, ministry, bible studies, theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 49 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 47 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, dietitian |
| Family and Social Work | 38 | family studies, social work, family systems |
| Medical Support and Technology | 34 | speech pathology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Design | 19 | interior design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 9 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 9 | agricultural operations |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 5 | gerontology, medical preparatory |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering physics, engineering science |
| Animal Science and Care | 3 | animal science |
| Architecture and Planning | 3 | architectural services |
| Music | 1 | music, piano, voice |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | range management |
Number of programs and degrees for Abilene Christian in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 850 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 170 | 34 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 52 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Abilene Christian had a total enrollment of 4,675 students (4,399 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 82% |
| California | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Abilene Christian offers campus housing for 1,874 of its 4,399 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Abilene, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,897 | 1,820 | 47% | 971 | 53% |
| Men | 1,589 | 749 | 47% | 453 | 60% |
| Women | 2,308 | 1,071 | 46% | 518 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 485 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 615 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,930 |
| Room and board | $ 7,236 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,086 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,184 |
Financial Aid:
Abilene Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 353700)
Abilene Christian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 85 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 50 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $79,259 | 7 | $71,916 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $65,560 | 16 | $59,326 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $55,866 | 26 | $51,930 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $55,578 | 22 | $40,976 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 150 | $66,522 | 71 | $52,173 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 68 | 196 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Track | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 37 | 54 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Abilene Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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