Abilene Christian University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,250

3.97% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$29,734

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.72%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

70.1%

8,208 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,912

70.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.2%

636 Graduates

About

Abilene Christian University is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Abilene Christian University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (95 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,346 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Abilene Christian University. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (815 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (233 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Abilene Christian University is $39,250, which is $16,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Abilene Christian University is $39,250, which is $16,066 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,734.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Abilene Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Abilene Christian University was $39,250. The cost of tuition at Abilene Christian University is $16,066 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$29,734

2021 Value

3.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Abilene Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,734. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Abilene Christian University grew by 3.51%.

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

$11,350

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Abilene Christian University was of $11,350 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.58% between 2020 and 2021.

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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 97% 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.

1.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Abilene Christian University was 1.72%, which represents 23 out of the 1335 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 8,208 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.1% annual growth. Out of those 8,208 applicants, 5,755 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,912 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University in 2021. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Abilene Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,755

Accepted Out of 8,208

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Abilene Christian University was 70.1% (5,755 admissions from 8,208 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.1%, while admissions declined by −13.8%..

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

35%

Submission Percentage (2021)

293

Scores Submitted (2021)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Abilene Christian University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Abilene Christian University had a total enrollment of 4,912 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Abilene Christian University is 3,442 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,470. This means that 70.1% of students enrolled at Abilene Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Abilene Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.7% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Abilene Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%) and White Male (8.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Abilene Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,912 students. The full-time enrollment at Abilene Christian University is 3,442 and the part-time enrollment is 1,470. This means that 70.1% of students enrolled at Abilene Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

79%

2021 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
2,784 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
908 enrolled students
Black or African American
661 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Abilene Christian University is 56.7% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 108 students (2.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 410 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 (815 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (233 degrees).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Abilene Christian University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (95 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (83 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (61 degrees), and EDUCATION. (179 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,663,508 people), Secondary school teachers (426,894 people), Education administrators (266,252 people), Special education teachers (176,192 people), and Social workers, all other (174,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (83 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (61 degrees), EDUCATION. (179 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (59 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Abilene Christian University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (83 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (61 degrees), EDUCATION. (179 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (59 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,824,641 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (288,544 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (281,189 people), Individual & family services (157,038 people), and Religious organizations (137,651 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
65 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
61 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
55 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Abilene Christian University was Registered Nursing with 65 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

468

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

878

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 468 degrees were awarded to men at Abilene Christian University, which is 0.533 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (878).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Abilene Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 73 degrees were awarded to women at Abilene Christian University in Speech-Language Pathology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Abilene Christian University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.314% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
815 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Abilene Christian University is white (815 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (233 degrees).

1.78% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
525 degrees awarded
White Male
290 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
170 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Abilene Christian University is white female (525 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (290 degrees).

Operations

Abilene Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $639M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 208M (32.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Abilene Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Abilene Christian University employs 75 Associate professors, 68 Professors and 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at Abilene Christian University are Male Professor (54), Male Associate professor (48), and Female Assistant professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abilene Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 194 employees, Management, with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees.

Endowment

$639M

2021 Endowment

43.9%

growth from 2020

Abilene Christian University has an endowment valued at about $639M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Abilene Christian University grew 43.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $588M 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

$62.1M

2021 Salaries

5.98%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Abilene Christian University paid a median of $62.1M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 5.98% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.9M

Instructional Salaries

268

Number of Employees

In 2021, Abilene Christian University paid a total of $20.9M to 268 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

194 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Abilene Christian University were Associate professor with 75 employees, Professor with 68 employees, and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abilene Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 194 employees, Management with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Abilene Christian University was Male Professor with 54 employees, Male Associate professor with 48 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 30 employees.

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