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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Abilene Christian University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

65
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA
1157
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Abilene Christian University?

65%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Abilene Christian accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 11,306 people applied and 7,466 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4798 / 6716 (71%)
Men
2668 / 4590 (58%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Abilene Christian University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Abilene Christian University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Abilene Christian University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Abilene Christian considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Abilene Christian University?

3.56
Average High School GPA
1157
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Abilene Christian University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 24% of freshmen who attended Abilene Christian were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

47%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

28%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
572
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
585
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1157
75th Percentile
1230

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Abilene Christian University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 15
Application notification
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