Abilene Christian University Graduate Schools

Abilene Christian University (referred to as Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Abilene Christian University is $24,174 in average. The school has 1,774 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,912 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Abilene Christian University (referred to as Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
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 at Abilene Christian University is $24,174 in average. The school has 1,774 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,912 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 102 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other). Among them, 3 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$24,174
Student Population1,774
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other)
Number of Programs102 graduate programs
(3 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Abilene Christian University is $24,174 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,343.
Abilene Christian University offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
Abilene Christian University 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, remedial services, 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)3 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial 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-
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 $19,603 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,588 (public) / $18,378 (private).
The next 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$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Texas Graduate Schools$13,299$17,908
Public$8,153$17,588
Private$18,378
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,772 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Abilene Christian University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -0.86% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,772. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -0.86% 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
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

Graduate Programs at Abilene Christian

Abilene Christian University offers 39 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, 522 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 Degree281397
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1095
Doctor's degree - professional practice103
Doctor's degree - other1119
Post Bachelor's Degree706
Post Master's Degree112
Total393522
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 15 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 83 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 95 completers.
Abilene Christian University offers 39 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 522 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 397 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 19 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Other) program.
  • 6 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Information Technology0-
Education [+] 31 completers-
Education6-
Educational Leadership and Administration5$49,200
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration20-
English Language and Literature [+] 4 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 31 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution14$37,900
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)17$53,300
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 40 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies3-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology2-
Theology/Theological Studies6-
Divinity/Ministry19-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)10-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
Psychology0-
Clinical Psychology3$39,200
Counseling Psychology3-
School Psychology4-
Human Services [+] 16 completers-
Social Work16-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 154 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist56-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Athletic Training/Trainer10-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling36-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist45-
Dietetics/Dietitian6-
Business [+] 107 completers-
Business Administration and Management78-
Accounting29$61,000
Total397
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 95 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration95-
Total95
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Nursing Practice19-
Total19
Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 3 completers-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)3-
Total3
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 5 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution5-
Gerontology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Total6
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling2-
Total2

Graduate Student Population at Abilene Christian

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,774 students enrolled into Abilene Christian University graduate schools where it has total 4,912 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 410 full-time and 1,364 part-time graduate students. By gender, 499 male and 1,275 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
Total1,7744991,275
Full-time41065345
Part-tme1,364434930
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 796 White (44.87%), 413 Black/African American (23.28%), 341 Hispanic (19.22%), 27 Asian (1.52%), and 197 students with other races. 47 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7744991,275
American Indian/Native American13310
Asian27621
Black/African American413112301
Hispanic34180261
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White796220576
Two More411625
Un-Known953362
Non-resident Alien472918
Abilene Christian University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,293 graduate students (72.89% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 81 graduate students (4.57% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,774
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,293
Enrolled Some Online Courses81
Not in Online Courses400
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Abilene Christian University. 376 students are aged 20 to 24 (21.20% of total students), 285 students are aged above 50 (16.07%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Abilene Christian University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7744991,275
Age 20-2119316
Age 22-2435780277
Age 25-2927578197
Age 30-3418563122
Age 35-3920658148
Age 40-49401120281
Age 50-6425573182
Over 64301218
Age Un-Known461234

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