Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Abilene Christian University is 65.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.09%. 4,020 men and 7,206 women applied to Abilene Christian and 2,449 men and 4,937 women students were accepted.
Among them, 329 men and 564 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Abilene Christian.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 11,226 | 4,020 | 7,206 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 7,386 | 2,449 | 4,937 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 893 | 329 | 564 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65.79% | 60.92% | 68.51% | - | - |
| Yield | 12.09% | 13.43% | 11.42% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 435 students (49% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 272 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Abilene Christian.
The median SAT score is 1,160 with 590 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Abilene Christian. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Abilene Christian University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1070 | 1160 | 1280 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Abilene Christian. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Abilene Christian University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $65 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Abilene Christian.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | www.acu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.acuadmissions.org/start/apply.htm |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other) |