Abilene Christian University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
64.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
893
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,226 students have applied and 7,386 students have allowed to admit to Abilene Christian University (Acceptance rate: 65.79%). Abilene Christian's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.09 % where 893 students have finally enrolled out of 7,386 admitted students.
Abilene Christian acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Dallas Baptist University and Texas A & M University-Commerce, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 87.22%).
Abilene Christian enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 18.67%).
How to Apply to Abilene Christian University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Abilene Christian. Abilene Christian offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.acu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.acu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.acu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.highered.texas.gov/apps/NPC/?Fice=003537 |
| Veterans Tuition | www.acu.edu/admissions-aid/military-veteran-students/ |
| Athletic | www.acu.edu/about/consumer-information.html |
| Disability Service | acu.edu/alpha |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Abilene Christian and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Abilene Christian University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Abilene Christian University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,085). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | 1,170 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,085 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Abilene Christian University, 435 students submitted SAT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 630 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,160 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Abilene Christian University, 272 students submitted ACT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Abilene Christian Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Abilene Christian University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |