# Abilene Christian University

Private nonprofit college in Abilene, TX. IPEDS ID 222178.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/abilene-christian-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/abilene-christian-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 66% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,182 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 59%; beats 80% of TX colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,736; beats 63% of TX colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,285 |
| 30-48k | $21,150 |
| 48-75k | $23,012 |
| 75-110k | $27,576 |
| 110k+ | $31,763 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.32 years on average (46% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,736 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,285 | $87,631 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $21,150 | $91,368 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $23,012 | $99,412 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $27,576 | $119,128 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $31,763 | $137,216 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $59,256
- Tuition and fees: $44,200
- Housing and meals: $12,500; books: $1,250

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–650; SAT math: 530–620; ACT: 22–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 10,510 applicants, 6,714 admitted, 862 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 66%, ACT 22–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 64%, ACT 22–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (49 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,619 | $93,032 | $22,142 |
| Computer Science | not reported | $91,894 | not reported |
| Nursing | $72,481 | $89,079 | $24,850 |
| Finance | $53,590 | $83,525 | $22,406 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $70,864 | $16,500 |
| Marketing | $47,524 | $65,244 | $24,021 |
| Business Administration | $45,196 | $63,259 | $21,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,898 | $62,645 | $21,948 |
| Social Work | not reported | $53,877 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $27,148 | $51,705 | $26,375 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $51,695 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,486 | $51,334 | $27,209 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $30,278 | $50,525 | $26,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,553 | $49,818 | $21,875 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $51,360 | $49,566 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | $49,202 | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | $47,663 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Animal Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $26,500 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $81,330 (Abilene, TX), $101,400 (TX), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $80,240 (Abilene, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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