School

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas 79699
Type:Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered:Less than 1 year certificate
1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
Campus setting:City Midsize
Campus housing:Yes
Student population: 
Varsity teams:NCAA 
IPEDS ID:222178

General Information

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Degrees offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
Certificates offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1 year certificate
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Post-master's certificate
Special learning opportunities:
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Credit accepted:
Dual credit
Life experience credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Type of institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie classification:
Masters Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Religious affiliation:
Churches of Christ
Federal Aid:
Campus setting:
City Midsize
Campus housing:
Yes

Admission Criteria

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Undergraduate Admissions: Fall 2006

 TotalMenWomen
Number of applicants3,6611,4522,209
Percent admitted52.3%54.6%50.7%
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time50.2%54.7%47%
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time0.1%0.1%0.1%

Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)X
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Test Scores: Fall 2006 (Enrolled First-Time Students)

Students Submitting ScoresNumberPercent
SAT49752%
ACT46248%
Test Scores25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading480620
SAT Math490630
ACT Composite2027
ACT English2028
ACT Math1926

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2005-2006

Program/MajorBachelorMasterDoctorFirst-Professional
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations2
Animal Sciences, General1
Range Science and Management1
Architecture and related services.
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Biological and biomedical sciences.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General34
Biochemistry7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services.
Business Administration and Management, General70
Accounting4026
Finance, General16
Management Science, General0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General34
Fashion Merchandising0
Communication, journalism, and related programs.
Journalism13
Broadcast Journalism0
Photojournalism1
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia71
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other17
Computer and information sciences and support services.
Computer Science3
Education.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General10
Special Education and Teaching, General1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0
Elementary Education and Teaching500
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching13
Secondary Education and Teaching42
Art Teacher Education0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Music Teacher Education14
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8
Reading Teacher Education0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0
Social Studies Teacher Education5
Biology Teacher Education0
History Teacher Education1
Engineering.
Engineering Physics0
English language and literature/letters.
English Language and Literature, General217
Speech and Rhetorical Studies2811
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences.
Human Development and Family Studies, General30
Family Systems101
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics.
French Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature3
Health professions and related clinical sciences.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist2411
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling19
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)243
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner4
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)8
History (new) instructional programs that focus on the study and interpretation of past events, institutions, issues, and cultures.
History, General151
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
Mathematics and statistics.
Mathematics, General3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Gerontology0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7618
Natural resources and conservation.
Environmental Science3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies.
Health and Physical Education, General9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15
Physical sciences.
Chemistry, General2
Physics, General2
Psychology.
Psychology, General484
Clinical Psychology4
Counseling Psychology3
Industrial and Organizational Psychology0
School Psychology7
Public administration and social service professions.
Social Work17
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other0
Security and protective services.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration3
Social sciences.
Political Science and Government, General14
Sociology5
Social Sciences, Other10
Theology and religious vocations.
Bible/Biblical Studies33
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology26
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)25
Pastoral Studies/Counseling000
Youth Ministry24
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other1374
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other46
Visual and performing arts.
Commercial and Advertising Art0
Interior Design21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General15
Art/Art Studies, General0
Fine/Studio Arts, General24
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other0
Music, General3
Piano and Organ0
Voice and Opera1