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Abilene, Texas · Private Non-Profit ·City

Abilene Christian University

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 77% value
66% Acceptance $26,182 Avg net price 59% Graduate $55,736 Median earnings 3,195 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
City
Enrollment
3,195 students
Women / Men
59.6% / 40.4%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66%
SAT (mid 50%)
1070–1270
ACT (mid 50%)
22–28

Cost

Avg net price
$26,182
Sticker price
$59,256
Tuition (in-state)
$44,200
Tuition (out-of-state)
$44,200

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Retention rate
80.5%
Median earnings (10y)
$55,736
Median debt
$24,250 (~$263/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
22.3%
Take federal loans
39.9%

All majors at Abilene Christian University

64 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Social Work
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government
Engineering, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Education, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
English Language and Literature, General
Bible/Biblical Studies
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Design and Applied Arts
Mathematics
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Fine and Studio Arts
Management Information Systems and Services
Physics
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Computer Software and Media Applications
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Agricultural Business and Management
Animal Sciences
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Sociology
Music
History
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Architecture
Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Chemistry
Special Education and Teaching
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
International/Globalization Studies
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Cost & ROI

Is Abilene Christian University worth it?

Pay $26,182/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $55,736 ten years out — about 2.1× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$26,182/yr
Median earnings
$55,736/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$24,250~$263/mo
4-year est. cost
$104,728net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate?

Abilene Christian University admits 66% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1070–1270 range on the SAT.

How much does Abilene Christian University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $26,182. The sticker price before any aid is $59,256, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $104,728.

How much debt do Abilene Christian University graduates have?

Graduates leave Abilene Christian University with a median federal student loan balance of $24,250, which works out to about $263 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 39.9% of students take federal loans.

Is Abilene Christian University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Abilene Christian University graduates earn a median of $55,736 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.1× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Abilene Christian University a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Abilene Christian University?

Admitted students score 1070–1270 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Abilene Christian University?

59% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Abilene Christian University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 80.5%.

What are the most popular majors at Abilene Christian University?

64 programs are listed in federal data; 60 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Abilene Christian University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (8.0%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (7.6%).

What percent of Abilene Christian University students receive financial aid?

22.3% of Abilene Christian University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 39.9% take federal student loans.

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