Abilene Christian University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Abilene, Texas with approximately 3,129 undergraduate students enrolled. Abilene Christian University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,401 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $48,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.
Worth considering if you're looking for a smaller faith-based university with a manageable debt load — graduates leave with just $14,750 in median debt, which is genuinely low. That said, only 60% of students finish their degree, meaning 4 in 10 who start don't make it to graduation, so ask hard questions about academic support before committing. Median earnings of $48,900 after 10 years are modest but reasonable given the debt picture, making this a better fit for students with a clear sense of purpose tied to ACU's Church of Christ mission than for those still figuring out their direction.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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