Abilene Christian University

#1869 / #552
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#771
Most Desirable School
Private Christian university in Abilene, Texas

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About Abilene Christian University

According to Wikipedia, Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. ACU is one of the largest private universities in the Southwestern United States and has one of the 200 largest university endowments in the United States. Affiliated with Churches of Christ, the university is nationally recognized for excellence in service learning, undergraduate research, and undergraduate teaching.

Abilene Christian University's Online Degrees

BS in Digital Media
Degree Concentrations
  • Film Production
  • General Track
  • Graphic Design
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Management
Degree Concentrations
  • Leadership
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Marketing
Degree Concentrations
  • General Track
  • Analytics
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Organizational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Bootcamp in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 1 course
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution (for Educators)
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution for Church Leaders
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Bootcamp in Economics
  • Required Credits: 1 course
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • International Business
  • General Business
  • Analytics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Conflict Management and Resolution
Degree Concentrations
  • Healthcare Organizations
  • Practitioner
  • General
  • Organizational
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Management
Degree Concentrations
  • Marketing
  • Healthcare Administration
  • International Business
  • Analytics
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Organizational Development
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Information Technology Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Cyber Security
  • App Development
  • Required Credits: 128
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSIT in Information Technology
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
EdD in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Higher Education
  • Conflict Management
  • Learning with Emerging Technologies
  • Positive Leadership
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Higher Education Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Academic Advising
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student Affairs Leadership
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Instruction and Learning
Degree Concentrations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Learning with Emerging Technologies
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Integrated Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • Customized
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Applied Communication
Degree Concentrations
  • Organizational Change
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Child and Family Services
Degree Concentrations
  • General Track
  • Child Life
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Christian Service and Formation
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Communication Disorders
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MDiv in Divinity
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Christian Ministry
Degree Concentrations
  • Ministry and Bible
  • Student and Family Ministry
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Ministerial Leadership
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Global Services
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Theological Studies
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Health and Human Performance
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Pre Nursing in Pre-Nursing Track
  • Required Credits: 68
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Healthcare Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Change Management
  • General Track
  • Public and Community Health
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Collaboration and Conflict Management
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in BSN to DNP
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Executive Nursing Leadership
  • Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Nutrition
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Psychology
Degree Concentrations
  • General
  • Required Credits: 128
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Family Therapy
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MMFT in Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree Concentrations
  • General
  • Medical Family Therapy
  • Treatment of Trauma
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Abilene Christian University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
8,20870%60%111524

How Much Does Abilene Christian University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$39,350
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$24,400
30K - 48K$24,708
48K - 75K$28,897
75K - 110K$27,592
110K+$32,006

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Abilene Christian University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Abilene Christian University, then you can expect to earn an average of $48,900 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Abilene Christian University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,8113,6171,194

Where is Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University is located at , Abilene TX 79699

How Safe is Abilene Christian University?

Abilene Christian University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Abilene has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Abilene Christian University Known For?

Abilene Christian University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Abilene Christian University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Abilene Christian University's Most Influential Alumni?

Abilene Christian University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Abilene Christian University's most famous alumni:

James Tabor
A Biblical scholar.
Max Lucado
Max Lucado
An American clergyman and writer.
Clayton Heathcock
An American chemist.
H. Jeff Kimble
An American physicist.
Don Finto
A .
Tim Dillon
An American stand-up comedian and podcaster.
L. Michael White
An American biblical scholar.
Kent Brantly
Kent Brantly
A Survivor of the ebolavirus in Liberia 2014..
David A. Sampson
David A. Sampson
A United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
Thomas B. Warren
An American Restorationist Philosopher and Theologian.
Stephen Mansfield
Stephen Mansfield
A Writer.
M. Norvel Young
An American historian.

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