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Abilene Christian University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Abilene Christian University is a private research university in Abilene, Texas, with about 3,200 undergraduates. It admitted 66.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $44,200 a year before aid.

What Abilene Christian costs

Abilene Christian University charges $44,200 a year in published tuition and fees, about $22,100 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $59,256 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $27,916 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Abilene Christian

For fall 2024, Abilene Christian University received 11,332 applications and admitted 7,482 students, and 906 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1270.

What Abilene Christian students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Abilene Christian University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies66
Exercise Science and Kinesiology49
Biology / Biological Sciences48
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse45
Psychology41
Business Administration and Management35
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration31
Human Development and Family Studies28

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate? 66.0% for fall 2024: 7,482 of 11,332 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Abilene Christian University? $44,200 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Abilene Christian University? About 3,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Abilene Christian University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1270.

What is the campus setting at Abilene Christian University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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