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Saturday 11.21.2009

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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
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June, July, August, and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Three summer sessions, one of three weeks and two of 5-1/2 weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: education, management, biology
Majors with the lowest enrollment: criminal justice, chemistry
Average freshman GPA: 2.99 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 75%
Student:Faculty ratio: 16:1
Total faculty: 223 men, 136 women
Full-time faculty: 149 men, 74 women
Part-time faculty: 93 men, 62 women
Graduation rate: 54% within six years

Abilene Christian University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: required of some for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Undergraduate studies homepage: www.acu.edu/admissions/
freshmen/index.html
Graduate studies homepage: www.acu.edu/admissions/
graduate/index.html
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in agricultural sciences, Bible, business administration, coaching, community studies, digital media, education, ethnic and women's studies, media studies, missions and ministry, philosophy, professional writing, and public service.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, engineering, architecture
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative education programs:
engineering, natural science
Combined 2-2 programs available:
3-2 Engineering Science Programs w/ UT Arlington, Other Three Year Cooperative Programs w/ approved professional schools.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Focus on the Family Institute, Contemporary Music Program
Study abroad opportunities:
Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Pre-Architecture
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Agribusiness
  • Animal Science
  • Applied Studies
  • Art
  • Biblical Text
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Christian Ministry
  • Communication
  • Communication Science
  • Communication Science/Disorders
  • Communication Sciences/Disorders
  • Computer Science
  • Education/4-8
  • Education/8-12
  • Education/Early Childhood-4
  • Electronic Media
  • Engineering Physics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Sciences
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Exercise/Sport Science
  • Exercise/Sports Science
  • Family Studies
  • Financial Management
  • Graphic Design/Advertising
  • Health Professions
  • History
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Instrumental Music
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Interior Design
  • International Studies
  • Journalism
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Ministry to Children/Families
  • Missions
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Piano
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Professional Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sociology/Criminal Justice
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Theatre
  • Vocal Music
  • Vocational Missions
  • Youth/Family Ministry

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • placement for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate
Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:
scores of 4 or higher required depending on test.
Other credit/placement programs:
COMPASS (from ACT) for English, Math, & Reading placement.