More selective than 68% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Abilene Christian University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Abilene Christian University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Abilene Christian University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Abilene Christian University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 540–650 | 530–620 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 540–650 | 520–640 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Abilene Christian University compared with other Texas colleges?
Abilene Christian University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | The King's University | 61% | 47% | $14,140 |
| 20 | Southern Methodist University | 63% | 84% | $40,892 |
| 21 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 64% | 30% | $12,997 |
| 22 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | 76% | $18,267 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University | 66% | 59% | $26,182 |
| 24 | Howard Payne University | 67% | 28% | $23,627 |
| 25 | Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | 32% | $24,066 |
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Abilene Christian University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Abilene Christian University admissions questions
What is the Abilene Christian University acceptance rate?
Abilene Christian University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,714 of 10,510 applicants were admitted.
Does Abilene Christian University require the SAT or ACT?
Abilene Christian University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Abilene Christian University?
The middle 50% of Abilene Christian University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1270 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Abilene Christian University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (862 of 6,714).
Is Abilene Christian University getting harder to get into?
Abilene Christian University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Abilene Christian University overview