Graduates of ACU have become best-selling Christian authors, ministers, state judges, big-city mayors, researchers, Hollywood movie producers, teachers and superintendents, top Nashville musicians and music producers, college professors, business owners, nationally-renowned physicians, Pulitzer Prize winners, and winners of Emmy, Dove, Grammy, Inventor of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards.  We believe our 86,000 alumni change the world in positive ways every day.

The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.

Quick Facts

• Selective, private, master's-level university founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas
• Graduates accepted into medical schools at a rate more than twice the national average
• Graduates accepted into law schools at a rate of more than 90 percent
• One of only 13 private universities in nation with accredited journalism program
• Undergraduates included in significant faculty research projects
• Ranked fourth among 700 colleges and universities nationwide for investment performance for the 12 months ending June 30, 2006
• Majority of students actively volunteer in the community
• All-Christian faculty personally interested in students' studies and lives
• Students may choose from 62 baccalaureate majors that include more than 100 areas of study, 25 master's degree programs and one doctoral program
• Career network of 86,000 ACU alumni in every state and 109 countries
• Annual enrollment of 4,800 students from across the U.S. and 60 nations
• 62 national athletics team championships
• Beautiful, 208-acre, modern campus 180 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth area

Abilene Christian University