Abilene Christian University
Abilene , Texas , United States
- Founded: 1906
- Establishment: University
- Type: Private
- Total Students: 5315+
Abilene Christian University
A.B. Barret and Charles Roberson were on their way to a gospel meeting when Barret first said to Roberson, "Let's build a school in West Texas." That was in 1903. In 1905, Barret, a teacher at Southwestern Christian College in Denton, struck an agreement with Col. J.W. Childers, a leader in the Abilene church, to buy land from him at a reduced price on the condition that the school would be named in his honor. The Childers Classical Institute, offering 11 primary and secondary grades, opened its doors in Fall 1906 with 25 students enrolled for classes.
Childers' first years were difficult for everyone, with cold classrooms, crowded living conditions, and a water shortage. The school was led by four presidents during those early years: Barret, H.C. Darden, R.L. Whiteside, and James F. Cox (who served another term as president from 1931-40).
ACC officially became ACU on Feb. 22, 1976, by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. A committee chaired by trustee Jack Pope, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, recommended the change. ACU's endowment grew from $18 million to $56 million in the 10-year presidency of Dr. William J. Teague, a former assistant to Morris and corporate executive who returned to ACU to succeed Stevens as president in 1981. The decade of the 1980s produced $78 million in gifts to the university, and Judge Ely Boulevard was moved east to accommodate the construction of new buildings for the College of Business Administration and College of Biblical Studies.
Enrollment rebounded in the 1990s during the presidency of Dr. Royce Money, a Bible professor and licensed marriage and family therapist who took office on June 1, 1991. ACU attracted students from all 50 states and 60 nations and endeavored to take its place as a national leader in Christian higher education.
To fund its growth in academic quality and image, serve its record numbers of students, and solidify its financial foundation, ACU received gifts in fundraising campaigns amounting to $30 million during Advancing the Changeless from 1993-96 and $114 million into Lead and To Serve from 1996-2000.
Important Facts
Accreditation
Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Students
5,292 students, comprising 3,525 undergraduates and 1,767 graduate students, generally from 52 states and territories, and 46 nations.
Location
ACU is in Abilene, Texas, an award-winning city of nearly 120,000 people 150 miles west of the Dallas and Fort Worth area. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online graduate and professional degree programs.
Graduate Success
Of May 2018 graduates, 95 percent were employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months. Specific programs saw even higher employment success at 100 percent, such as teacher education, marketing, and chemistry. ACU graduates who apply to medical, dental, and veterinary schools have been accepted at twice the national average for the past 10 years.
International Study
ACU’s Study Abroad programs take students to places such as Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Nearly 25 percent of graduating seniors have studied abroad.
Campus Technology
ACU ensures cutting-edge technology is an integral part of each student’s education. The university’s AT&T Learning Studio and Learning Commons, both in Brown Library, provide innovative spaces for students to collaborate and acquire skills using the latest technology. The campus has full wireless Internet access and students have access to Adobe Creative Cloud at no additional cost.
Student Organizations
There are about 100 campus organizations in which students can become involved, including social clubs; government; and service, honor, and special-interest groups.
Health, Wellness, and Recreation
The Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a focal point on campus. Designed to encourage wellness of the whole individual – body, mind, and spirit – it includes the Weber Medical and Counseling Care Center and is the home of a dynamic intramural program with the championship and recreational leagues for students of all interests and abilities.
Ranking / Awards
Abilene Christian University's ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #12.
Abilene Christian University is ranked #12 in Regional Universities West. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
- #12 in Regional Universities West (tie)
- #8 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
- #4 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Contact Information
- 1600 Campus Court Abilene, Texas 79699
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Programs Offered
Associate of Arts in Architecture
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75600 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in English
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Advertising
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in History
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Vocation
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Music
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Public Relations
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Communication
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Digital Entertainment Technology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 151200 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Doctor of Ministry
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 12000 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Length 02 Year , 06 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 31639 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Graduate Certificate in Social Service Administration
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 24174 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Chemistry Education, BS (CPST-CHMT)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Composite Science - Engineering and Physics, BS (PHMT-PHCS)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Composite Science, BS (CPST-CMST)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Composite Sciences, BS (BIOT-BTCS)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Computer Science and Mathematics, BS (CSMT)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - History, BS
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Life Science, BS (BIOT-BIOT)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Physical Science, BS (CPST-CPST)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Physics and Mathematics, BS (PHMT-PHMT)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
High School Teacher Certification - Social Studies, BS (HSST)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 37800 USD
- Application Fee 50 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Accountancy
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 40290 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Ancient and Oriental Christianity
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Communication
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48348 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in English
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48348 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Global Service
- Length 02 Year , 06 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Modern and American Christianity
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in New Testament
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Old Testament
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Arts in Theology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Athletic Training
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 46750 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Divinity
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 52632 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Divinity (Missions)
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 52632 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Divinity Equivalency
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 52632 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Liberal Arts Program
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48348 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75840 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 64464 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 80580 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 26940 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75279 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Psychology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 48348 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Social Work
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 79488 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Social Work - Advanced Standing
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 35088 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Master of Science in Speech - Language Pathology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 57460 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days
Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 36000 USD
- Application Fee 65 USD
- Average processing time 10 days