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Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University
ACU Box 29100
Abilene, TX 79699-9000

Official telephone: (325) 674-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 460-6228
Fax number: (325) 674-2958
Website: www.acu.edu
Screen last updated on: May 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.
Abilene Christian University
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Hayley Webb,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 800 460-6228
800 460-6228 (toll free)
325 674-2130 (fax)
info@admissions.acu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $25, ($45 for international applicants)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT I score of 960 (composite ACT score of 20) and rank in top half of secondary school class required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: May 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: SAT I
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission, Alpha Academic Services
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.5
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 58%
Percent of student body in each high school class rank: Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 80%
Bottom half: 20%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 64%
Average SAT I: 559 verbal, 559 math
Average ACT: 23 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 52%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,098
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,144 (52%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,128 (53%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 19%
Room deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: no