Abilene Christian University Graduate School

Abilene Christian University (referred to as Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Abilene Christian is $24,174 in average. The school has 1,868 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 5,079 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Abilene Christian University (referred to as Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
Abilene Christian Directory Information
School NameAbilene Christian University (Abilene Christian)
AddressAbilene, TX 79699
Phone325-674-2000
Webhttps://www.acu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.acuadmissions.org/start/apply.htm
Financial Infohttps://www.acu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Abilene Christian is $24,174 in average. The school has 1,868 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 5,079 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 105 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other). Among them, 7 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$24,174
Student Population1,868
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other)
Number of Programs105 graduate programs
(7 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Abilene Christian is $24,174 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,343.
Abilene Christian offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$24,174
Required Fees$0
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$1,343
Abilene Christian offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)7 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Abilene Christian University is $24,174. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$21,492-
2019-2020$22,356-
2020-2021$23,238-
2021-2022$24,174-
2022-2023$24,174-
2023-2024$24,174-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Abilene Christian is relatively expensive compared to private graduate schools in Texas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,906 (public) / $18,623 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Abilene Christian University$24,174
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Texas Graduate Schools$13,440$18,157
Public$8,244$17,906
Private$18,623
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,772 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Abilene Christian.
On-campus living costs are increased by 6.77% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,772. Off-campus living costs are increased by 6.77% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,350$3,272$10,350$3,272
2019-2020$11,065$3,272$11,065$3,272
2020-2021$11,350$3,272$11,350$3,272
2021-2022$11,628$3,272$11,628$3,272
2022-2023$11,500$3,272$11,500$3,272
2023-2024$12,500$3,272$12,500$3,272
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,343 at Abilene Christian University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,194
2019-2020$1,242
2020-2021$1,291
2021-2022$1,343
2022-2023$1,343
2023-2024$1,343

Graduate Programs at Abilene Christian

Abilene Christian University offers 41 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 534 students have completed their study at Abilene Christian University.
Offered Degrees at Abilene Christian University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree283401
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1149
Doctor's degree - professional practice107
Doctor's degree - other1146
Post Bachelor's Degree9231
Post Master's Degree100
Total417534
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Abilene Christian University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution program with 22 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 55 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 49 completers.
Abilene Christian University offers 41 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 534 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 401 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 46 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 7 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Other) program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] --
Information Technology--
Education [+] (2 completers) 45 completers-
Education14-
Educational Leadership and Administration9$49,200
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration22-
English Language and Literature [+] 5 completers-
English Language and Literature5-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 28 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution11$37,900
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)17$53,300
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies3-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 53 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies3-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology4-
Theology/Theological Studies4-
Divinity/Ministry26-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)16-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
Psychology--
Clinical Psychology3$39,200
Counseling Psychology6-
School Psychology3-
Human Services [+] 26 completers-
Social Work26-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 163 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist54-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--
Athletic Training/Trainer8-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling45-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist44-
Dietetics/Dietitian12-
Business [+] 64 completers-
Business Administration and Management55-
Accounting9$61,000
Total401
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 49 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration49-
Total49
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 46 completers-
Nursing Practice46-
Total46
Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 7 completers-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)7-
Total7
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Information Technology3-
Education [+] --
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 22 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution22-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Business [+] --
Business Administration and Management--
Total31
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences --
Total-

Graduate Student Population at Abilene Christian

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,868 students enrolled into Abilene Christian University graduate schools where it has total 5,079 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 394 full-time and 1,474 part-time graduate students. By gender, 524 male and 1,344 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8685241,344
Full-time39463331
Part-tme1,4744611,013
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 816 White (43.68%), 427 Black/African American (22.86%), 377 Hispanic (20.18%), 32 Asian (1.71%), and 216 students with other races. 56 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8685241,344
American Indian/Native American1239
Asian32824
Black/African American427125302
Hispanic37794283
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White816212604
Two More441628
Un-Known1043470
Non-resident Alien563224
Abilene Christian University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,484 graduate students (79.44% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 26 graduate students (1.39% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,868
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,484
Enrolled Some Online Courses26
Not in Online Courses358
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Abilene Christian University. 446 students are aged 20 to 24 (23.88% of total students), 285 students are aged above 50 (15.26%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Abilene Christian University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8685241,344
Age 20-2140733
Age 22-24406102304
Age 25-2928279203
Age 30-3421877141
Age 35-3922059161
Age 40-49417119298
Age 50-6426375188
Over 6422616

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