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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches

Real cost

Average price after aid $26,182 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,250 (all students)

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Abilene Christian University is a university in Abilene, Texas. Chapel meets on weekdays, the Office of Spiritual Life lists two campus ministers, and the Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service offers trips in many countries.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Abilene Christian University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
    • 7:30PMChapel

  3. WedToday

    • 11:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 11:00AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    • 11:00AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “We begin the week with our full community engaging in worship and reflection in Moody Coliseum.”

    Source: acu.edu

  • “At ACU, your spiritual flourishing is one of our top priorities.”

    Source: acu.edu

  • “The Halbert Center connects ACU students with international and local partners engaged in the mission of God.”

    Source: acu.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets on weekdays at 11 a.m., and Small Group Chapels meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Source: acu.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can join one of more than 75 organizations, and small group chapels bring together like-minded students.

Source: acu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can take a two-week global service trip or a ten-week WorldWide Witness trip, and Global Service Trips run during winter break, spring break and summer.

Source: acu.edu

Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
68 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.59%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,194 · ACT 25
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,340

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two campus ministers are named on the chapel office page.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (Office of Spiritual Life (Chapel and Spiritual Formation).)
  • Chapel services during the week: 3 or more a week (Chapel on Monday and Friday, and small group chapels Tuesday to Friday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (A set number of points (about three events a week) is required each semester.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Midnight Worship meets every Friday night (student organization directory).)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (Midnight Worship is described as worship and prayer; weekly.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (Named campus minister on the Office of Spiritual Life page.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Global service and WorldWide Witness trips.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Many
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Many
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

93 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel on Monday and Friday, and small group chapels Tuesday to Friday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Monday and Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.*”
      All-campus chapel is held Monday and Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Moody Coliseum.
      “Tuesday-Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.”
      Small Group Chapels are held Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (A set number of points (about three events a week) is required each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation Policies | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation/policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time (enrolled in 12 hours or more) undergraduate students under age 25 must attend approved spiritual formation events each semester.”
      Spiritual formation attendance is required of full-time undergraduates under 25 each semester.
      “Year 1: 400 points per semester (3 events/week on average)”
      The set requirement is 400 points per semester in year 1 (about three events a week), falling to 250 by year 4.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Midnight Worship meets every Friday night (student organization directory).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Midnight Worship is a student worship organization that exists to provide a place for college students in Abilene to encounter and be transformed by God through worship and prayer on Friday nights at midnight.”
      Midnight Worship meets Friday nights at midnight for worship and prayer.
      “Each week, we have anywhere from 300-1,200 students gathered together at Highland Church”
      Midnight Worship meets every week.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Midnight Worship is described as worship and prayer; weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Midnight Worship is a student worship organization that exists to provide a place for college students in Abilene to encounter and be transformed by God through worship and prayer on Friday nights at midnight.”
      Midnight Worship meets Friday nights at midnight for worship and prayer.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (Named campus minister on the Office of Spiritual Life page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nathan Kranz Campus Minister”
      Nathan Kranz is named as a Campus Minister in the Office of Spiritual Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We begin the week with our full community engaging in worship and reflection in Moody Coliseum.”
      Monday chapel is held in Moody Coliseum.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible and Ministry (BA) | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-in-bible-and-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “ACU's Bible and Ministry (B.A.) degree will empower and equip you for the ministry passion God has instilled in your heart.”
      A B.A. in Bible and Ministry is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two campus ministers are named on the chapel office page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nathan Kranz”
      Two campus ministers are listed for the Office of Spiritual Life.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (3)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Small Group Chapels allow you to experience spiritual formation with like-minded students”
      Small Group Chapels are offered around interests and denominations.
    2. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Living your faith can take many forms at ACU. In one (or more!) of our 75+ organizations”
      ACU lists more than 75 student organizations, including faith-based ones.
    3. Student Organizations | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Midnight Worship is a student worship organization that exists to provide a place for college students in Abilene to encounter and be transformed by God through worship and prayer on Friday nights at midnight.”
      Midnight Worship meets Friday nights at midnight for worship and prayer.
      “SEALS is a chapel that stands for Saints Evangelizing All Lost souls”
      SEALS is a student chapel group.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Office of Spiritual Life (Chapel and Spiritual Formation).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Location: McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42 (lower level)”
      The Office of Spiritual Life is in McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42.
      “Phone: 325-674-2407”
      The chapel office publishes a phone number.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

82 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Halbert Center connects ACU students with international and local partners engaged in the mission of God.”
      The Halbert Center connects students with partners in the mission of God.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WAM fully integrates mission and service into academic degree plans.”
      Wildcat Academics on Missions integrates mission and service into academic degree plans.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Global service and WorldWide Witness trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through a 2-week global service trip or a 10-week WorldWide Witness trip”
      Global service trips and WorldWide Witness trips are offered.
    2. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Global Service Trips take place during winter break, spring break, and summer.”
      Global service trips run in several breaks each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
    Sources (2)
    1. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Local organizations provide abundant opportunities for students to join God”
      Local service opportunities in Abilene are described as abundant.
    2. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Here in our community and out in the broader world, we passionately invest in our neighbors and commit to ministry and service initiatives”
      Community service and ministry initiatives are offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany
    Sources (2)
    1. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WWW has sent interns to 40+ countries since 2002”
      WorldWide Witness has sent interns to more than 40 countries since 2002.
    2. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through a 2-week global service trip or a 10-week WorldWide Witness trip”
      Global service trips and WorldWide Witness trips are offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Halbert Center connects ACU students with international and local partners engaged in the mission of God.”
      The Halbert Center connects students with partners in the mission of God.
    2. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our unique Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service provides opportunities for every student, regardless of major”
      The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service is open to every student.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held on Monday and Friday, with small group chapels Tuesday to Friday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Monday and Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.*”
      All-campus chapel is held Monday and Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Moody Coliseum.
      “Tuesday-Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.”
      Small Group Chapels are held Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
  • A weekly Friday-night worship organization is listed in the student organization directory.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Midnight Worship is a student worship organization that exists to provide a place for college students in Abilene to encounter and be transformed by God through worship and prayer on Friday nights at midnight.”
      Midnight Worship meets Friday nights at midnight for worship and prayer.
  • More than 75 student organizations are listed, and the Halbert Center's trips reach more than 40 countries.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Living your faith can take many forms at ACU. In one (or more!) of our 75+ organizations”
      ACU lists more than 75 student organizations, including faith-based ones.
    2. Missions | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WWW has sent interns to 40+ countries since 2002”
      WorldWide Witness has sent interns to more than 40 countries since 2002.
  • A B.A. in Bible and Ministry is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible and Ministry (BA) | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-in-bible-and-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “ACU's Bible and Ministry (B.A.) degree will empower and equip you for the ministry passion God has instilled in your heart.”
      A B.A. in Bible and Ministry is offered.
  • Full-time undergraduates under 25 must complete approved spiritual formation events each semester (400 points in year 1, about three events a week).
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation Policies | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation/policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time (enrolled in 12 hours or more) undergraduate students under age 25 must attend approved spiritual formation events each semester.”
      Spiritual formation attendance is required of full-time undergraduates under 25 each semester.
      “Year 1: 400 points per semester (3 events/week on average)”
      The set requirement is 400 points per semester in year 1 (about three events a week), falling to 250 by year 4.

Concerns

  • Only two campus ministers are named on the Office of Spiritual Life page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nathan Kranz”
      Two campus ministers are listed for the Office of Spiritual Life.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Life (Chapel and Spiritual Formation)

  • Address: McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42, 1600 Campus Court, Abilene, TX 79601
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: office

Source: acu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Location: McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42 (lower level)”
    The Office of Spiritual Life is in McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42.
    “Nathan Kranz”
    Two campus ministers are listed for the Office of Spiritual Life.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus

Faith formation 2

  • Midnight WorshipOff campus
    Friday nights at midnight
    Student worship organization that meets at Highland Church.
    acu.edu, acu.edu
  • Small Group ChapelsOn campus
    Tuesday to Friday, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
    Chapels built around denominations, social clubs, residence halls, hobbies and causes; students can start their own.
    acu.edu

Service 1

  • Global service trips and WorldWide WitnessOff campus
    Short service trips in breaks and summer internships overseas through the Halbert Center.
    acu.edu, acu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • SEALSOn campus
    Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
    Student chapel group.
    acu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 3

  • Monday, Friday11:00 AMMoody Coliseum (all-campus Chapel) · Chapel is not held on university holidays.
  • Tuesday–Friday11:00 AMSmall Group Chapels (locations vary) · Small Group Chapels, 11 to 11:30 a.m. not held on university holidays.
  • Tuesday7:30 PMBible Building, Room 130 (SEALS) · Student chapel group.

Worship night 1

  • Friday12:00 AMHighland Church (Midnight Worship) · Student-run worship and prayer night listed in the student organization directory.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Chapel at ACU | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/about/chapel-at-acu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Monday and Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.*”
    All-campus chapel is held Monday and Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Moody Coliseum.
    “Tuesday-Friday | 11-11:30 a.m.”
    Small Group Chapels are held Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
  2. Student Organizations | Abilene Christian Universityacu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Midnight Worship is a student worship organization that exists to provide a place for college students in Abilene to encounter and be transformed by God through worship and prayer on Friday nights at midnight.”
    Midnight Worship meets Friday nights at midnight for worship and prayer.
    “we meet every Tuesday 7:30pm bible building room 130”
    SEALS meets on Tuesday evenings.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$20,285
$30,001–$48,000$21,150
$48,001–$75,000$23,012
$75,001–$110,000$27,576
Over $110,000$31,763

Full cost of attendance before aid: $59,256 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,188
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 40% · Women 60%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
24%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
15%
Total students5,114
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$26,182
Cost of attendance (per year)$59,256
Median federal debt at graduation$24,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
59%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
48%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
47%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
70%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,736
Admission rate66%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,020 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1070–1270ACT 22–28
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1194
SAT reading & writing540–650
SAT math530–620
ACT composite22–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Accounting$93,032
Computer science$91,894
Nursing$89,079
Finance$83,525
Speech-language pathology$70,864
Marketing$65,244
Business administration$63,259
Kinesiology and exercise science$62,645
Social work$53,877
Psychology$51,705
Interdisciplinary studies$51,695
Teacher education$51,334
Family and human development$50,525
Design$49,818
Secondary education$49,566
Communication studies$49,202
Other theology and religious vocations$47,663

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural business, Animal Sciences, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Engineering (general), English, Fine arts, Gerontology, Global studies, History, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other architecture, Physics, Political science, Pre-health, Public relations, Romance languages, Sociology, Software and media applications, Special education, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business15%
Health professions12%
Liberal arts and general studies9%
Biology8%
Communication7%

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older2%
On-campus room and board (per year)$14,540
SportsNCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1
Faculty who are full-time65%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$185,008IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 79% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceAbilene Regional Airport (ABI)About 4 miles away · about 15 minutes by car
Town population128,053Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreFort WorthAbout 139 miles away · about 2 hours 40 minutes by car
Typical weather46°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Abilene Regional Airport, TX, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.040.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.080.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Abilene Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Abilene Christian University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Abilene Christian University?
Chapel is listed at Moody Coliseum (all-campus Chapel), Small Group Chapels (locations vary), Bible Building, and Room 130 (SEALS). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 222178
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Churches of Christ
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