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Abilene Christian University, also referred to as ACU, is located in Abilene, Texas. The private university, established in 1906, was originally known as Childers Classical Institute. ACU enrolls more than 5,000 students annually including large number of international students. There are many degree and certificate programs offered by the university as well as online courses. The university has various schools including:
- School of Information Technology and Computing
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
The university has several student organizations referred to as Social Clubs which include Sigma Theta Chi, Gamma Sigma Phi, Delta Theta and Frater Sodalis. Students also participate in sports such as basketball, soccer and baseball.
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Campus Location1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX 79699
USA
Main Tel: (325) 674-2000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Abilene Christian University HighlightsWhere Abilene Christian University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, fine arts, and liberal arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 729 | 66 | | Master | 159 | 30 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 26 | 3 | | First-professional degree | 14 | 1 | | Doctorale | 7 | 2 | | Associate | 3 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | | 1 |
Abilene Christian StudentsThe student enrollment at Abilene Christian was 4,675 in 2007 (4,281 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students, graduate students are 13%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,410 | | Room | $ 2,950 | | Board | $ 3,400 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 3,090 |
Financial Aid: Abilene Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 101 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 77 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 44 |
Housing and MealsAbilene Christian provides on-campus housing for 1,782 of its 4,281 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Abilene Christian AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Abilene Christian is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports. Abilene Christian offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 128 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 68 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .
Abilene Christian Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 48% | | Women | 46% | | All | 47% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-610 | | Math | 490-620 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (1 awarded) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (3 awarded) - Architecture and Related Services
ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (176 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) DESIGN (10 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (11 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (87 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (22 awarded) - Family Systems
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (28 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded) - Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS (238 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MEDIA (36 awarded) - Broadcast Journalism
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Photojournalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (44 awarded) - Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (2 awarded) - Gerontology
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (3 awarded) - Music
- Piano and Organ
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (27 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (23 awarded) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Health and Physical Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (76 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (51 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (8 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (75 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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