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How to Get Into Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Abilene Christian University Admissions Statistics

66%
Acceptance Rate
540-650
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
530-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
22-28
ACT (mid 50%)
3,195
Undergrads
59%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Abilene Christian University

The bar here is clear

Abilene Christian University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1070-1270 combined SAT or 22-28 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Abilene Christian University offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Abilene Christian University fits.

Abilene Christian University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Abilene Christian University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $59,256
Tuition & fees $44,200
Room & board (on campus) $14,540
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $26,182

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $20,285
$30-48k $21,150
$48-75k $23,012
$75-110k $27,576
$110k+ $31,763
22%
Students receiving Pell Grants
40%
Students taking federal loans
81%
Freshman retention rate
13:1
Student-faculty ratio

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