# Abilene Christian University (ACU)

> Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas, affiliated with the Churches of Christ\. Founded in 1906, ACU is nationally recognized for undergraduate research and teaching, and is classified as an R2 institution by the Carnegie Foundation, recognizing its high level of research activity\.

## Contact Information
- Address: 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX 79601, United States
- Phone: [325-674-2000](tel:3256742000)
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM–5 PM

## Quick Facts
- Undergraduate tuition and fees: 42,380 USD (2023-24) IPEDS
- Acceptance rate: 63.9% (2023) IPEDS
- Mascot: Willie the Wildcat
- Students: 6,730
- Colors: White, Purple
- Campus: Urban, 208 acres (84 ha)
- Denomination: Churches of Christ
- Endowment: $812 million (FY2024)
- Established: 1906
- President: Phil Schubert
- Provost: Susan Lewis


## News
- [ACU Celebrates Grand Opening of Science, Research Facility](https://acu.edu/2023/09/01/acu-celebrates-grand-opening-of-science-research-facility/)
- [U.S. News Highlights ACU's Nationally Ranked Student Experience for Fifth Year in a Row](https://acu.edu/2023/09/18/u-s-news-highlights-acus-nationally-ranked-student-experience-for-fifth-year-in-a-row/)
- [NRC Issues Construction Permit for Natura Resources Molten Salt Reactor at ACU's Next Lab](https://acu.edu/2024/09/23/nrc-issues-construction-permit-for-natura-resources-molten-salt-reactor-at-acu/)
- [ACU Achieves Elite Academic Recognition With Carnegie Research 2 Status](https://acu.edu/2025/02/13/acu-achieves-elite-academic-recognition-with-carnegie-research-2-status/)
- [Service Learning at ACU Challenges Students to Make a Global Difference](https://acu.edu/2025/02/26/service-learning-at-acu-challenges-students-to-make-a-global-difference/)

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## Prospective Students
### About ACU
- [About Us](https://acu.edu/about/)
- [Rankings & Recognition](https://acu.edu/about/rankings/)
- [Notable Alumni](https://acu.edu/about/notable-alumni/)
- [History & Traditions](https://acu.edu/about/history-and-traditions/)
- [Abilene, TX](https://acu.edu/about/our-city/)
- [News & Stories](https://acu.edu/news/)

### Academics at ACU
- [On Campus Undergraduate Programs](https://acu.edu/academics/undergraduate/)
- [Online Programs](https://acu.edu/academics/online/)
- [On Campus Graduate Programs](https://acu.edu/academics/graduate/)
- [Professional Education](https://acu.edu/professional-education/)
- [Colleges at ACU](https://acu.edu/academics/)
- [Research](https://acu.edu/research/)

### Your ACU Experience
- [Faith at ACU](https://acu.edu/student-life/spiritual-formation/)
- [Online Student Support](https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/online/student-experience/)
- [Student Life](https://acu.edu/student-life/)
- [Student Services](https://acu.edu/student-life/student-services/)
- [Student Organizations](https://acu.edu/student-life/beyond-the-classroom/)
- [Study Abroad](https://acu.edu/student-life/study-abroad/)
- [Athletics](https://acu.edu/accepted-students/d1-athletics-sports/)

### Join ACU
- [Admissions](https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/)
- [Rising Scholars](https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/rising-scholars/)
- [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid/)
- [Inquire](https://acu.edu/inquire/)
- [Visit](https://acu.edu/about/visit-us/)
- [Apply](https://acu.edu/apply/)

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## Current Students

### Safety & Wellness
- [Campus Police](https://acu.edu/student-life/life-on-campus/safety-security/)
- [Counseling Services](https://acu.edu/medical-and-counseling-care/counseling-center/)
- [Medical Services](https://acu.edu/medical-and-counseling-care/medical-clinic/)


### ACU Resources
- [Academic Calendar](https://acu.edu/academics/calendar/)
- [ACU Catalog](https://catalog.acu.edu/)
- [Bookstore](https://acu.ecampus.com/)
- [Campus Map](https://acu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACU-Campus-Map-5.25-2.pdf)
- [Contact](https://acu.edu/about/contact/)


### Colleges
- [College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences](https://acu.edu/academics/arts-humanities-social-sciences/departments/)
- [College of Biblical Studies](https://acu.edu/academics/biblical-studies/departments/)
- [College of Business Administration](https://acu.edu/academics/business-administration/departments/)
- [College of Health and Behavioral Sciences](https://acu.edu/academics/health-behavioral-sciences/departments/)
- [College of Health and Human Services](https://acu.edu/academics/health-human-services/)
- [College of Leadership and Professional Studies](https://acu.edu/academics/leadership-professional-studies/)
- [College of Learning and Development](https://acu.edu/academics/learning-development/)
- [Robert and Kay Onstead College of Science and Engineering](https://acu.edu/academics/science-engineering/departments/)
- [Honors College](https://acu.edu/academics/honors-college/)

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## Additional Information

![ACU Logo](https://acu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACU_Interlocking-Black.png)

### Social Profiles
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/abilenechristian)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/acuedu/)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/acuedu)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/ACU)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/abilene-christian-university/)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@acu_edu)

### Legal
- [Accessibility Statement](https://acu.edu/accessibility-statement/)
- [Consumer Information](https://acu.edu/about/consumer-information/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://acu.edu/privacy-policy/)
- [Sustainability](https://acu.edu/about/sustainability/)
- [Title IX & Sexual Misconduct](https://acu.edu/title-ix)
- [University Policies](https://acu.edu/dean-of-students/student-handbook/general-university-policies/)


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