Abilene Christian University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 66% acceptance rate, Abilene Christian is reachable for many prepared students, so use the score range to decide how strong a signal you can add. It is test-optional, but 65% submit SAT scores, so aim near the 1230 upper range before sending; the ACT equivalent is roughly the upper 20s.
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Abilene Christian University facts and stats
Abilene Christian University enrolls about 3,233 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Abilene Christian has a 6-year graduation rate of 59%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Abilene, TX
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Key Abilene Christian University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Abilene Christian is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to try to raise your score or build a superscore. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake whose scores can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $44,200. With 79% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $22,044, scholarships can be a meaningful part of the net price. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
Abilene Christian University’s listed total cost of attendance is about $57,900, including $44,200 in tuition and fees and $13,700 for room and board. Financial aid is common: 79% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $40,885. Merit aid can also be significant, with an average merit award of $22,044 and listed scholarships such as the $21,000 Royce L. Money Chancellor's Award.
Student life at Abilene Christian University
60% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 23% of men join fraternities, and 24% of women join sororities.
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