Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,758 full time undergraduate students, and 1,152 full time graduate students.
The Abilene Christian University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 253 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Abilene Christian University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
50%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
930-1160
ACT Range
21-27
Admissions at ACU are considered Selective, with ,45% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Abilene Christian University.
6%
“We”re apathetic”
37%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
31%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
35%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
37%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
154 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
104 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
158 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
157 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
157 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
156 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
159 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
157 Students rated academics 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
Abilene Christian University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Abilene Christian University?
67 Students rated Abilene Christian University
Avery - 01/25/2025
I visited it and I immediately fell in love with everything about the campus. The teachers and students are super kind to everyone and super welcoming. I love the environment and this college is definitely a place I want to be. They offer so many fun and cool majors and I would love to further my education at ACU.
Taven - 09/14/2024
Abilene is a fantastic university full of great Christian men and women who love learning together and sharing their joy for learning with the teachers, faculty, and each other. We all work hard and study well- and most of us, I assume, have/earn a great grade. This is the place to be if you want a great education at a great price. Just remember to gear up!
Jenaveve - 10/15/2023
This is my college, and I personally believe that it is a diverse and inclusive campus. There is always somewhere for you to fit in, and always someone who wants to be your friend. The advisors and professors are all so caring and kind in and outside of the classroom. In my opinion, it is a Christ-centered and loving place!!
Carter - 06/17/2023
I really like ACU. It's a great school. There is a boring greek life culture that I am not involved in. The social culture is excellent. There are many people that I am friends with at the school. The class size and academics is very high quality at ACU.
Thiophillas - 01/23/2021
First choice, best as an international student and nurures talents.
Stephanie - 12/15/2020
Compared to many other campuses, Abilene Christian loves to put the students first. There is always a professor or staff with an open door policy who will be happy to help those who are looking for guidance. Once you give the university a chance, you will fall in love with its family-oriented feel. To many of the students and staff, it's a home away from home.
Ronnie - 10/28/2020
I enjoy courses at ACU. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The campus is peaceful and enables the feeling of safety to exist. In all my courses my coursemates and I were able to form a family-like atmosphere and bond as if we have known one another all our lives. I am more than positive that there are a few lifetime friendships that are established. The Christian base core of the university is a robust contribution to the warmth and tranquility that exist on campus and amongst the students and staff.
The course design-challenged ones' cognitive capacity in providing information that is beneficial and will enable the student to react in a natural capacity when handling difficult situations. The assignments geared each student to think rationally and just when engaged in mediation or defusing conflict. The scenarios are as close to mimicking the actual situation that occurred as one can construct. My major is Conflict Management and Resolution.
Bianca - 06/02/2020
The community is amazing! The staff and students really do care about each other and it id very refreshing to be in an environment where you feel accepted and loved for who you are. The community around ACU is amazing and feels like you're right at home! There are small group chapels that are perfect for any interest you have! ACU is an amazing school if you plan on going to a college!
Morgan - 05/08/2020
My overall opinion is positive. I love the old historic campus mixed in with renovated buildings and interiors. The small tight knit community and student to staff ratio is something else that intrigued me. Being able to have access to so many resources was also a plus.
deaven - 01/17/2020
the best school ive been too
Jasmine - 08/25/2019
I feel like Abilene Christian University is the school for me! I have never seen a school with so much spirit and love inside of it. I don’t think I could ever choose another school over them. If I get excepted I am fully committing to this school and there’s no doubt about it.
Kayla - 08/08/2019
The students voice their opinions and strive for change in and around campus. The facilities are outdated but renovations are currently happening around campus. Sports are not a huge deal on campus but there is a movement to increase sporting event attendance.
Savannah - 07/29/2019
I love this school. It is small, but there's a community that I am surrounded by that I love and I am proud to be a part of. The campus and people on the campus being Christ focused and Christ centered, I can easily come to someone to go pray, or talk, or have any sort of conversation like a civilized person. Overall, I love it.
Elizabeth - 07/21/2019
I believe the campus has a lot to offer. Many people complain because they think Abilene is remote and there nothing to do, but that couldn't be the furthest thing from the truth. It's important for people to get involved in an organization, a club or even sports. I overall believe that the school has many opportunities and I'm grateful to be a part of it.
Hailey - 06/20/2019
I love this school. It truely is as good as they advertise. The professors really care and want to mentor you in your walk with Christ. It's a beautiful campus and a true community feel, which everyone promots students and the local community to be a part of all events on campus. Yes I came here to get my degree but I am getting some much more as I grow in my faith with like minded people.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Abilene Christian University is 50%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Don't second guess your instincts about what to major in. You were right the first time! Also, relax about making friends - it takes time, but you'll find your niche. Study hard and reward yourself with something fun when you do well. And- do something exciting over the summers!
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Odd rules like no dancing unless it is some type of cultural dance. The meal plan situation; the meal plans are pretty unfair. You can only use your meal plans during certain times and you are only allowed to get certain things with your meal plan. We pay the money for our meal plan we should be able to use them when we want and get what we want with them.
The small classrooms are by far one of my favorite aspects of this school. Though I was afraid that such a small school would merely be a replica of high school, I have found that I love the small atmosphere. Such an environment really helps me to soak up information as I don't feel like cattle, I feel like an individual to each and every one of my teachers.
The person that should attend ACU is a person that is interested in having an impact on society. ACU places a strong emphasis on community involvement because they want their students to be aware of the injustices that are in the world, and they want to prepare their students so that they can be the ones to address these issues.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
The classes at Abilene Christian University prepare you for the real world and the professors prepare you for your further classes. Different courses can be more challenging than others so some students may have to work a little harder than others but in the long run Abilene Christian gets you prepared. Students who aren't willing to put in the time to work, study, and who aren't willing to ask questions when they don't understand would not do well.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
This school is unique because of how friendly and accessible the faculty and professors are. I also applied to some very large schools, but after spending nearly a year here with only about 4000 others, I am so glad I picked a small school. If I need to meet for advising or about ideas I have about research, all I need to do is shoot the faculty member a quick email and I can meet with them personally within the next week. That's just something that would not happen at a large university.
Academics are great! Classes are relatively small, professors know you by name and actually like talking with you. Some of them will even invite you to their house for study groups! ACU is also a very respectable school and has a good reputation. Maybe not as good as UT or A&M, but still up there.
ACU is awesome. End of story. Well for me anyways. I could not imagine going anywhere else. Everyone is so friendly, there is lots of school pride, faculty is amazing, and academics is great, and is actually more respectable than many people might think.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
From being at this school for two semesters now I think there are a lot of different types of people at Abilene Christian University. One stereotype that someone might put with my school is that everyone is a Christian but that isn't true. There are jocks, frat kids and possibly stoners. All kinds of people make up the student body.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
Not completely. Sure, there are some stuck up kids but most people are very friendly. A lot of students do come from wealthy families but that does not make them rude or stuck up. And then there are a lot of people that don't have much money and are going to be in a lot of debt after college. But ACU makes it all worth it. Most students are Christian and religious but there is always going to be that party crowd. It's not very big but we do still have one. Also, ACU is full of white kids but it is pretty diverse as well. We have students from all over the nation and world come here.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Abilene Christian University receive some sort of financial aid.
27% were awarded federal grants.55%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
