Abilene Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,100

4.47% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,311

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

63.9%

10,510 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,114

67.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.2%

566 Graduates

About

Abilene Christian University is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Abilene Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), Marriage & Family Therapy (69 degrees), and Speech-Language Pathology (63 degrees).

In 2023, 1,319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Abilene Christian University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (794 degrees), 3.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (215 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Abilene Christian University is $42,100, which is $17,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Abilene Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,235 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Abilene Christian University is $42,100, which is $17,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,311.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Abilene Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Abilene Christian University was $42,100. The cost of tuition at Abilene Christian University is $17,525 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Abilene Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,311

2023 Value

2.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Abilene Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,311. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Abilene Christian University grew by 2.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Abilene Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,500

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Abilene Christian University was of $11,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Abilene Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Abilene Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Abilene Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1235 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Abilene Christian University received 10,510 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.38% annual growth. Out of those 10,510 applicants, 6,714 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,114 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University in 2023. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Abilene Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,714

Accepted Out of 10,510

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Abilene Christian University was 63.9% (6,714 admissions from 10,510 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 6.38%, while admissions declined by 9.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Abilene Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

47%

Submission Percentage (2023)

401

Scores Submitted (2023)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Abilene Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Abilene Christian University had a total enrollment of 5,114 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Abilene Christian University is 3,429 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,685. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Abilene Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Abilene Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 1.96% Asian, and 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Abilene Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%) and White Male (7.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Abilene Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,114 students. The full-time enrollment at Abilene Christian University is 3,429 and the part-time enrollment is 1,685. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Abilene Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Abilene Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Abilene Christian University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Abilene Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Abilene Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,833 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
924 enrolled students
Black or African American
659 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Abilene Christian University is 55.4% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 1.96% Asian, and 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 191 students (3.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 477 more women than men received degrees from Abilene Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Abilene Christian University is white (794 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (215 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Abilene Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), followed by Marriage & Family Therapy (69 degrees) and Speech-Language Pathology (63 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Abilene Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (69 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University are Other managers (189,085 people), Social workers, all other (172,384 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,458 people), Clergy (94,567 people), and Marketing managers (89,715 people).

The most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University in 2023 are Theology (69 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees), and Human Sciences (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University are Theology (69 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees), and Human Sciences (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,842,714 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,250 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (283,844 people), Individual & family services (160,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (144,126 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Abilene Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
52 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Abilene Christian University was Registered Nursing with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Abilene Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

421

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

898

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 421 degrees were awarded to men at Abilene Christian University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (898).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Abilene Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Abilene Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Abilene Christian University in Speech-Language Pathology, which is 95 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Abilene Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Abilene Christian University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
794 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
215 degrees awarded
Black or African American
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Abilene Christian University is white (794 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (215 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
523 degrees awarded
White Male
271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Abilene Christian University is white female (523 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (271 degrees).

Operations

Abilene Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $754M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 44.9M (5.96%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Abilene Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 179M. Abilene Christian University employs 70 Associate professors, 69 Professors and 60 No academic ranks. Most academics at Abilene Christian University are Male Professor (56), Female No academic rank (45), and Male Associate professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abilene Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 177 employees, Management, with 119 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees.

Endowment

$754M

2023 Endowment

7.79%

growth from 2022

Abilene Christian University has an endowment valued at about $754M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Abilene Christian University grew 7.79% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $704M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Abilene Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$74.1M

2023 Salaries

9.34%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Abilene Christian University paid a median of $74.1M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($179M) and a 9.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.98% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.2M

Instructional Salaries

276

Number of Employees

In 2023, Abilene Christian University paid a total of $22.2M to 276 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

177 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Abilene Christian University were Associate professor with 70 employees, Professor with 69 employees, and No academic rank with 60 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abilene Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 177 employees, Management with 119 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Abilene Christian University was Male Professor with 56 employees, Female No academic rank with 45 employees, and Male Associate professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Abilene Christian University.

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