Abilene Christian University
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How strong are the academics at Abilene Christian University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
49%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Abilene Christian has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
89
10-19
168
20-29
154
30-39
71
40-49
56
50-99
21
100+
4

Honors Programs

Abilene Christian University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Abilene Christian's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Abilene Christian University:

79%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
61%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $49,795. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$49,795
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Abilene Christian University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
34.6
38.68
42.76
46.84
50.92
55

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 7
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52
  • Biochemistry 16
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 27
  • Finance, General 19
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Accounting 9
  • Information Resources Management 8
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 38
  • Journalism 8
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 7
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 5
  • Journalism, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 11
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 8
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 3
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Computer Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 23
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 21
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 33
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 16
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 34
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 40
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 40
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Sociology, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 17
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 12
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
  • Interior Design 7
  • Graphic Design 7
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
  • Music, General 1
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0

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