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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas1 campusacu.edu(325) 674-2000
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above66% admittedCity: Midsize
Tuition and fees$44,200per year, $1,830 per credit
Average net price$28,760per year after grants
Graduation rate59%2 ptssince 2015
Retention81%return for year two
Students5,2194% attend part-time
Student to faculty13 to 1students per instructor

Programs

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About Abilene Christian University

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Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit, 4-year or above institution in Abilene, Texas. It serves about 5,219 students.
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SettingCity: Midsize
Distance learning2 programs offered online
CalendarSemester
Student population1,000 - 4,999
IPEDS Unit ID222178

Campuses

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Cost and aid

Published 2024-25 tuition, and what students actually paid after grants and scholarships.
ResidencyPer creditTuition and fees a year
In-districtAbilene area residents
$1,830$44,200
In-state
$1,830$44,200
Out-of-state
$1,830$44,200
Published tuition and required fees for a full-time student for one academic year.
Average net price by family incomeFirst-time, full-time students receiving aid
$0 to 30k
$20,285
$30k to 48k
$21,150
$48k to 75k
$23,012
$75k to 110k
$27,576
$110k and up
$31,763
24%receive a Pell Grant
100%receive any grant aid
$30,542average grant per year
39%take federal student loans

Outcomes

How students progress, tracked across 10 IPEDS reporting years.

59%

finished within 150% of normal time in 2024, down 2 pts since 2015
59%graduate or transfer within 150% of normal time
81%of full-time students return for a second year
Graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time. Many part-time and returning students are not included.

Students

Fall 2024 enrollment of 5,219 students.
Race and ethnicity
White 54%
Hispanic or Latino 18%
Black 13%
Two or more 3%
Asian 2%
American Indian 1%
Unknown 6%
Nonresident 4%
Attendance96% full-time
Full-time 96%
Part-time 4%
30%are 25 or older
65%are women
30%study fully online
13 to 1students per instructor