Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, Texas. Originally, ACU was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It currently has a 262-acre campus. Abilene Christian University offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and offers more than two dozen master’s degrees. 
Student Stats:
- 80 percent of graduates are accepted to medical or dental school, double the national average
- 90 percent of graduates are accepted into law school
- $34 million in institutional financial aid awarded last academic year
- 98 percent of students receive some type of financial aid from ACU
Some of the most popular reviews of ACU:
- America’s 100 Best College Buys – 12 consecutive years
- Apple Distinguished School – recognized for innovation
- US News & World Report – #2 Most Innovative in the West
- The Princeton Review – one of the Best in the West
- Forbes Magazine – one of America’s Top Colleges
- America’s Best Christian Colleges
- 2016 Military Friendly® School
More Stats:
- 14:1 student-faculty ratio
- 253 full-time faculty members
- 93% of faculty members have highest degree in their field
Online Programs Available at ACU:
- Certificate in Medical Family Therapy (non-degree)Certificate
- Certificate of Conflict ResolutionCertificate
- Certificate of Conflict Resolution for EducatorsCertificate
- Doctor of Education in Organizational LeadershipEdD
3 CONCENTRATIONS - Doctor of Nursing PracticeDNP
2 CONCENTRATIONS - Master of Arts in Christian MinistryMA
- Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and ReconciliationMA
- Master of Arts in Global ServiceMA
- Master of Business AdministrationMBA
6 CONCENTRATIONS - Master of DivinityMDiv
- Master of Education in Higher EducationMEd
2 CONCENTRATIONS - Master of Education in Instructional LeadershipMEd
2 CONCENTRATIONS - Master of Healthcare AdministrationMHA
- Master of Marriage and Family TherapyMMFT
4 CONCENTRATIONS - Master of Science in IT LeadershipMSITL
- Master of Science in Organizational DevelopmentMS
Interestingly, ACU is one of the few Christian colleges that maintains daily required chapel for all undergraduate full-time students. Chapel is a 30-minute praise and worship time, usually with a featured speaker. The whole campus stops classes and activities for chapel. It is also one of only seven faith-based institutions with a press which prints books about Churches of Christ theology.
Some pictures from ACU:
-
Zona Luce Building – original 1929 school house, now home of the Nursing department.
-
Sewell Auditorium – built in 1929, original home of daily chapel
-
University Church of Christ on EN 16th St
-
McDonald Hall for freshman women
-
Nelson Hall for freshman women
-
Gardner Hall for freshman women
-
Sikes Hall for sophomore women
-
Williams Performing Arts Center, built in 2003
-
Williams Performing Arts Center glass atrium
-
A view of the WPAC and the Business Building from across the pond
-
Moody Coliseum, home of daily chapel and Sing Song, as well as sporting events and concerts
-
Brown Library
-
ACU Tower of Light and Bible Building Atrium
For more info please visit: