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Abilene Christian University
Most applicants get into Abilene Christian University — 66% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Abilene Christian University sits in Abilene proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $93,032 four years out. Faculty pay averages $107,136 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,195 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1290 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Abilene Christian University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Abilene Christian University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1060 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Abilene Christian University received 10,510 applications and admitted 6,714 (63.9%), with 862 enrolling.
How Abilene Christian University compares
| Abilene Christian University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 66% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,200 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,736 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Abilene Christian University student earns $55,736 — 3% above the Texas median of $54,132 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Abilene Christian University lists tuition at $44,200 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Abilene Christian University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $44,200 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Abilene Christian University enrolls 3,195 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Abilene Christian University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
59% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Abilene Christian University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Abilene Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,032 |
| Computer Science | $91,894 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,079 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,525 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,864 |
| Marketing | $65,244 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,259 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,645 |
| Social Work | $53,877 |
| Psychology, General | $51,705 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $51,695 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,334 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $50,525 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,818 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,566 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,202 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | $47,663 |
Median earnings for these 17 Abilene Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,736 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Abilene Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Abilene Christian University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 66% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate?
63.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,714 admitted from 10,510 applicants.
How much does Abilene Christian University cost?
At Abilene Christian University, published tuition is $44,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Abilene Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Abilene Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,736 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Angelo State University — 83% admitted
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston — 81% admitted
- Texas A&M University-Texarkana — 63.5% admitted
- Houston Christian University — 84.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.