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Academic Programs
Cultivate Your Calling
Discover what drives you with our full range of programs.
Undergraduate ᐧ Graduate
On-Campus Programs
Pursue a bachelor’s or graduate degree in our close-knit community in Abilene.
Learn From Anywhere
Online Programs
Balance school and life with flexible online programs that are anything but impersonal.
Advance Your Career
Professional Education
Hone your skills and earn new qualifications with our graduate certificate programs.
About ACU
Shaping Leaders Since 1906
Wildcats are committed to excellence in and outside of the classroom. Choose from more than 180 academic paths. Participate in R2-level research as an undergraduate. Study abroad at three global campuses. Land an internship at a global company. From here, you can do anything.
Called to Something Greater
ACU’s Honors College pushes students to dive deeper into their calling. Students live and learn together, are mentored by standout professors and dive deeper into ideas that matter.
Anchored by Faith
Faith is woven into everything we do here. From Chapel and Bible classes to quiet moments in prayer, you’ll be encouraged and stretched to grow into a faith that is fully your own.
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14:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small classes mean personal attention from faculty and opportunities to do real research.
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92%
Post-Graduation Success
Our graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or enroll in top graduate schools.
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$26.4 M
Scholarships Awarded 2025
100% of admitted students receive financial aid, making college accessible.
Hear From Our Students
What really drew me to ACU was the culture of hospitality and warmth. It felt like a place where I could belong, where people wanted me here and care about each other.
Admissions
Learn more about the admissions process, and connect with your counselor.
Financial Aid
Use our tools to estimate the cost of attendance and explore scholarships.
Parents
Learn how to guide your student through their ACU journey.
Student Life
Built for Belonging
From the moment you step on to campus, you’re welcomed into community. Through Wildcat Week, gamedays, global service trips and traditions like Sing Song and Homecoming, you’re connected to fellow students, faculty, staff and a network of 86,000 alumni. The four years you spend here will shape the next 40.
Fuel Your Wildcat Spirit
With 17 NCAA Division I athletics teams, it’s always gameday. Students get into all games free, so come early for tailgating and get loud.
Life in Abilene
Just like ACU, Abilene is full of surprising possibilities. Explore our diverse restaurant scene, charming downtown and cultural events.
Student Organizations
With more than 75 clubs and organizations, you’ll find where you fit. Join the band, get involved in Greek life or start something new.
Families Trust ACU
“My parents always told me and my siblings that education would take us far. It wasn’t until I enrolled at ACU that I truly understood their words.”
Ana L.
Nursing
Class of 2027
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