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:

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business Administration and Management, General
26.8
31.84
36.88
41.92
46.96
52

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 4
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Biochemistry 13
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20
  • Finance, General 18
  • Accounting 12
  • Information Resources Management 11
  • Finance, General 9
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Accounting 7
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 23
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 7
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 6
  • Journalism, Other 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 14
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 7
  • Computer Science 1
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Computer Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 17
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 15
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 14
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 52
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 10
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 48
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
  • Sociology, General 4
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 10
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 9
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
  • Interior Design 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Voice and Opera 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0

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