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Abilene Christian University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
February 1, 2024
244 Days Left
Admissions Department
ACU Box 29100 Abilene, TX 79699
(800) 460-6228
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
History
1
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Recommended
February 15
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component recommended
SAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
ACU Box 29100
Abilene
TX
79699
Phone
(800) 460-6228
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2024
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
November 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
70% of 8,208 applicants were admitted
Women
72% of 5,377 applicants were admitted
Men
67% of 2,831 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,040 (18%) of 5,755 admitted students enrolled
Women
657 (17%) of 3,861 admitted students enrolled
Men
383 (20%) of 1,894 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
26%
3.75 - 3.99
31%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 572 average , 520-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
27%
Score of 500 - 600
51%
Score of 400 - 500
14%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 585 average , 530-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
32%
Score of 500 - 600
44%
Score of 400 - 500
13%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 22-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
20%
Score of 24 - 29
43%
Score of 18 - 23
32%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
10%
Score of 24 - 29
45%
Score of 18 - 23
32%
Score of 12 - 17
13%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
22%
Score of 24 - 29
41%
Score of 18 - 23
27%
Score of 12 - 17
9%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 56%
Top half: 84%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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