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You’ll also build solid relationships with professors who will personally engage with you and inspire you to discover what it means to ignite your passion. The impact you want to make through your life? It begins here as part of an invigorating community of scholars, dreamers and achievers who believe we need courageous leaders and creative thinkers, risk takers and game changers — like you — to set the world on fire.
At Abilene Christian University, you’ll be challenged with rigorous academics.
College refines you into the person you dream of becoming. Whatever it is that excites you, that gives you meaning and pulls you forward, we want to foster that passion to its full potential.
Our comprehensive offering of majors and their numerous concentrations allow you to focus on what drives you forward. Be inspired by faculty who share your excitement. With your future in mind, ACU offers accelerated degree programs so you can work on your graduate degree while earning your bachelorʼs. Accomplish More ACU currently offers 18 accelerated degree programs that allow you to make more of your time on campus. Work toward your graduate degree while completing your bachelorʼs at the same time. Nations represented by ACU students States and territories
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“T he academics are so good here. Everything is taught phenomenally. Weʼre held to a higher standard of academic integrity, and I like being with people in that same mindset. No matter what your learning style, the professors are invested in your success.” Before college, Olivia invested 12 years into her developing talent with the violin, and she wanted to carry it forward into college while pursuing a STEM field. Olivia knew she belonged at ACU when a music professor valued her dedication to her instrument, awarding her a non-major scholarship. Here, Olivia is gaining hands-on experience in physics and architecture that propels her momentum forward to her greatest passion — to serve people through building and disaster relief missions. Sheʼs earning a mechanical engineering degree to make it happen.
Olivia Peters Mechanical Engineering, Midland, Texas Campus Activities: Phi Eta Sigma, Civic Orchestra of Abilene
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Campus Activities: Summer Scholars peer mentor, Honors College, IJM treasurer
“Iʼm learning and developing, and my confidence just grows. Thereʼs a knowledge and discernment that comes with each step of this growth.”
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Evan has his eyes on a doctorate degree in nuclear energy, and heʼs well on his way there. His combined three majors have been providing ample opportunities for him to participate in research activities since his freshman year — years ahead of his friends at other universities. “Iʼm thrilled to learn something new in class and then apply it to an experiment the next day.” Heʼs applying classroom knowledge in the NEXT Lab as a member of the chemical analysis team and assisting his biology professors with their research on cave bacteria unexposed to antibiotics. That knowledge also moves him forward as a member of the Honors College.
Committed to maximizing your educational experience, the Honors College gives talented students the best resources to positively affect the world around them through cutting-edge research, valuable internships and engaging courses. Learn more at acu.edu/honors.
Evan Babb Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lubbock, Texas
“The Honors College sets a higher bar for academic preparation and gives its students a new measure to Whereexceed.”isall of this experience leading him? Evan has a summer internship secured with MD Anderson Cancer Center, and from there, anything is possible.
Maya has been involved in ACU’s exciting campus activities since she attended leadership camps in high school. As a third-generation Wildcat, it’s practically in her blood. Her grandmother was the first, an international student from the Republic of Philippines, then her father. Now Maya is making her own mark on campus.
A leader in her sorority and at Midnight Worship, Maya sums up the ACU experience in two words: community and relationship. “I love seeing people I know but also meeting somebody new every day. I have made friends here who will be involved in the rest of my life.”
“ACU is genuinely my second home. I’ve had so many people make me feel accepted and loved, so I want to make others feel that way.”
Maya entertains the possibilities that come her way through ACU. She’s inspired by the passion burning in others, and as the volunteer coordinator for Midnight Worship, she’s excited to connect them to their own opportunities and see it all come together when hundreds of students rise together in worship. These bridge-building skills Maya is practicing now are going to serve her well when she completes her degree in finance and carries her light forward.
Maya Villanueva Finance, Modesto, California Campus Activities: Admissions tour guide, Midnight Worship leader, Ko Jo Kai sorority VP
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ACU’s vibrant student life hosts more than 100 organizations, clubs and reasons to get together. Greek life, intramurals, academic honor societies, service groups, celebrations of diversity and more build the community foundation here. Wherever you want to connect, there’s a place for you to belong and add your talents. Expand Your Horizons Our community travels well beyond our campus. Take the opportunity to study abroad at one of our residential programs in Germany, Uruguay or England, immersing yourself in a new culture, a new perspective, a new experience that brings you closer to your purpose and grows your connections. 35% 6 7 30% 1,800 of students involved in Greek Life FraternitiesSororitiesofstudents participate in Study Abroad Students involved in 40+ intramural sports
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When he was a sophomore in high school, a class field trip to ACU brought Daylon to a campus on which he could envision himself someday. It was ACU’s intentional pursuit of his interests that stood out against the other universities recruiting him.
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Daylon’s true passion has always been art with the goal to obtain the university degree necessary to make his mark in the illustrative design world. And the support he receives from the faculty and staff have him prepared for the next steps.
“The professors here are amazing. Life demands the best of you, and they prepare us in class to handle it. They emphasize to keep pushing and expose us to the realities of the field. These are people who care about their students and want to help us as best they can. They know what we’re good at – our strengths, our portfolios – and then they equip us to be versatile so that we’re prepared to go anywhere. I’m prepared for the world.”
Daylon Franklin Graphic design major from Dallas, Texas Campus Activities: Office of Multicultural Affairs ambassador, Residence Hall RA
“Art has always been my central focus. I studied abroad in Germany my freshman year, and it was the most remarkable experience of my life. I want to travel, and art is my way to do that.”
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96% 90% 85% of May 2021 graduates were employed or enrolled in grad school within six months of ACU graduates who apply are accepted into law school acceptance rate into medical or dental schools by ACU applicants in the past five years
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Academic Advising and Career Services builds relationships with many well-known employers and then prepares students to meet with them. Itʼs no wonder our students secure so many exciting internships that allow them to thrive.
CPHP is an essential training ground for students of any major interested in a healthcare career. CPHP helps you build a strong portfolio through shadowing, surgery observation, medical missions and more to prepare for professional school. With small class sizes, we offer support from dedicated faculty. acu.edu/pre-health
Employers hiring ACU interns and graduates
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Our pre-vet program promotes your success through networking, veterinary admission preparation and even partnering with some veterinary medicine schools to offer a B.S. in animal science and one year of veterinary medicine.
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Center for Pre-Health Professions
Our faculty are committed to your preparation for law school through phenomenal advisors and courses that cover constitutional law, the American judicial process and the intersection of religion and politics. A minor in legal studies is available.
Our students achieve a variety of career opportunities as they pursue their passions beyond campus.
“I’m learning I shouldn’t do it on my own – that we’re learning on this spiritual journey together. Our small classes mean our professors know us. They want to help us grow academically, but more than that, to cultivate community.”
Mackenzie Stevens
Fueled by advocacy and the pursuit of intentional relationships with others, Mackenzie is ready to set the world on fire. This social work major carries the ACU sense of community beyond campus as the liaison for World’s Backyard, a student organization providing outreach to refugees in Abilene.
Aspiring to enhance her contributions as a social worker, Mackenzie recently added pre-law to her courses. Her passion is palpable, and at ACU, she’s learning how to funnel it into the greatest impact for those she serves.
“I want to be a voice for the voiceless. If I can be their megaphone, itʼs going to stretch me and grow me as I do kingdom work.”
Campus Activities: Admissions tour guide, Sigma Theta Chi sorority, World’s Backyard
Social work major from Abilene, Texas
Mackenzie’s role as the liaison has her in a unique position to learn. Challenged by her peers and professors, she’s growing from a “do it on my own” mentality into a team player.
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Loving Our Neighbors
Our calling is to serve our neighbors without boundaries. God equips us to serve others. Whether it’s a school down the street or a medical clinic in a Honduran village, we extend our community wherever we go to provide a listening ear, build a source for clean water or address malnutrition. And while we serve, we learn so much more from these communities about the meaning of “neighbor.”
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Abilene Christian teams have made headlines around the world for their athletic accomplishments. The ACU Wildcats are quickly rising from home-turf champions to national contenders. As newly minted members of NCAA Division 1 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) our student-athletes and coaches are proving how determination, resiliency and desire to be their best earns titles and trophies.
Wear your purple, and weʼll see you at the game.
17 NCAA Division I sports played at ACU 64 championshipsnationalNCAAteam 5th most national championshipsteaminNCAAhistory 39 Olympians 28 world records set by Wildcats in track and field
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To know Abilene Christian University is to know Abilene itself. This hospitable city of nearly 120,000 remains community-minded at its heart with the services and amenities that make it feel like home. Abilene offers a historic downtown with featured arts and local favorites while new developments such as Allen Ridge continue to rise on and around campus. Three hours west of Dallas, easy transportation options are available, including the Abilene airport.
ACUʼs beautiful 262-acre campus is located in Abilene, Texas. Whether you want to be in the heart of the action at the Campus Center or prefer to take a leisurely walk along the Lunsford Trail, our spaces provide the environment you need to study, play and explore. Sound too good to be true? Come see for yourself. Schedule your visit today.
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Electronic: Various sources through your high school counselor Request your ACT, SAT or CLT scores be sent to ACU. If you do not intend to send your college placement scores, you can choose to apply test-optional. Test-optional students are not eligible for the Presidential Scholarship or Honors College.
October 1 FAFSA Opens September 19 Notification of admission begins November 1 Early Non-Binding Application Deadline September 1 Application Fee increases to $50 October 15 Priority Scholarship Awards Released December 1 Early Scholarship Deadline2022
Should you be granted admission, you will be given access to confirm your admission, pay your $500 nonrefundable enrollment deposit and submit your housing preferences. The ACU enrollment deposit covers the cost of New Student Orientation, Wildcat Week and the First Year Experience.
ACU’s undergraduate application was designed specifically for motivated students like you. To take your next steps to ACU: Complete the application for admission* at acu.edu/wildcatapply. Submit your application for free before September 1.** After that date, there is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Send your official high school and/or college transcript(s) to: Mail ACU Office of Admissions ACU Box 29000 Abilene, TX 79699 Email: info@admissions.acu.edu
*Some programs may have additional application deadlines and admissions requirements. **Students who apply through ApplyTexas and/or CommonApp have a $50 nonrefundable application fee. July 1 Application Opens (Free until Sept. 1)
Average scholarships and grants January 15 FAFSA Priority Deadline March 1 Regular Scholarship Deadline May 1 National Decision Day February 1 Regular Application Deadline March 1 New Student Orientation and Class Registration Opens2023 It’s time to ignitepassion.your APPLY TO ACU! acu.edu/wildcatapply
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To ensure you have access to the full range of grants and loan options, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal and Student Aid), which opens Oct. 1, by visiting fafsa.gov.
The Presidential Scholarship and Honors Fellow Award
These two awards are among ACU’s most prestigious scholarships and are awarded based upon a student’s application for admission and academic profile. Block Tuition ACU’s annual block tuition allows full-time undergraduate students to take up to 36 hours each school year for one price, with general fees included. Each student’s 36 hours per year can be taken during the fall, spring and summer terms, and either online, on campus or across the world through ACU’s Study Abroad program. $25,000
At ACU, we understand education is a significant investment for our students and their families. We’re committed to making the ACU experience as affordable as possible for everyone. Our team of admissions and financial aid counselors will guide you through the process as you finance your education. Your application for admission serves as your merit-based scholarship application. When you apply, you’ll be considered for academic-based scholarships, up to $19,000 per year. Explore additional resources for scholarships and external funding at acu.edu/scholarships
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