Abilene Christian University
School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
4
Food
3
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.6
Location
3
Opportunities
3.8
Safety
4.2
Social
3.4
Happiness
3.9
Basic Information
Location
- Abilene, TX
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1906
- Founder: A.B. Barret, Charles Roberson, Col. J.W. Childers
Academic information
Degree Courses
- 88 undergraduate majors
- 175 areas of study
Key Area
- Molecular Biology
- Organismal Biology
- Ecology
- Alzheimer's and GI Research
- Biblical Studies and Ancient Texts
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 6,730
- Undergraduates: 4,630
- Postgraduates: 2,100
- Academic Staff: 200
Notable Alumni
- Ronnie Dunn
- Aaron Watson
- Max Lucado
- Ted Poe
- Kent Brantly
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
I love how they always put God first
Overall 4.5
As a freshman, I have already had the opportunity to work for ACUTV and I have had the opportunity to be on-camera on ESPN+ broadcasts. Additionally, all of the professors that I have had in my time here care deeply for their students and about the topics they are instructing. Also, there a tons of connections to alumni in various career fields.
Overall 4.5
great atmosphere!!! you won't regret this school!
Overall 4.4
Honestly, ACU is great if you want a somewhat affluent, small Christian school. If you don't mind chapel and being in a town with little to do then this is a good place for you. If you want a drinking culture this is not the place for you. Also, the professors, staff, and students are really nice and everything on campus is a 10-15 min walk tops!
Overall 4.4
ACU: BEST school
ALL professors: care genuinely, invite you into their homes and sacrifice time outside class
Chapel and less parties: great for health, though some have difficulty with the concepts
Campus: beautiful
EVERYONE: friendly
Exceptional opportunities: scholarships, travel, and jobs
Food: criticized, a good variety
Dorms: fancy, ok living
Overall 4.4
I am absolutely in love with ACU and could not see myself anywhere else! For the most part, you have to make your own fun but its so much better that way! Despite COVID, they did their best in offering fun opportunities for the students on campus. Great people, great professors, and great school! Go to ACU for the best college experience!
Overall 4.4
The best community you could ask for in a college experience.
Overall 4.4
I love ACU
Overall 4.3
Such a great school!
Overall 4.3
Great private University in Texas. Highly recommend!
Bad reviews
Overall 1
I transferred in. I hate it. Wish I'd gone to HSU.
Overall 1.1
Worst school ever just run!
Overall 1.1
if my degree had been offered somplace else i wouldnt have com here
Overall 1.3
I am an online student through the Dallas Campus. Highly disappointed, I requested Abilene Campus. Reason being, a small university feel. Instead, I was assigned to the Dallas Campus. This is exactly what I did not want to experience. I want the type of people that live in the Abilene area to be my instructors. NOT DALLAS.
Overall 1.7
had a terrible experience here coming back for my second degree. No professional guidance with externships, degree planning & navigation, & the process of licensing. They made life harder. They made me get 160 hours when only 120 were needed & I paid for 40 extra hours. They were not kind or helpful. I'm very disappointed.
Overall 1.7
If you want a college that's lively, has a social life, and is always there for you choose a different college. The campus is very very dry and dead; those who live on campus would have an awful time because of it. Choose a school that makes you have that true college experience, this school hasn't lived up to the potential I thought it had. Awful!
Overall 1.9
This school is not for you if you value freedom of choice. They use every opportunity possible to take more money from you. Most of my friends and I transferred. Beware!
Overall 2
Coddled environment, not a whole lot of diversity in general. Most professors truly care. CORE and Bible requirements don't make much sense other than that they cost money. Chapel gets old. Most classes are not overwhelmingly difficult. Location is what it is, essentially an island in the middle of nowhere.