| Location | Abilene, United States | Funding Type | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 5315 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1906 | Estimated Cost of Living | 12000 USD |
| Address | 1600 Campus Court Abilene, Texas 79699 |
A.B. Barret and Charles Roberson were on their way to a gospel meeting when Barret first said to Roberson, "Let's build a school in West Texas." That was in 1903. In 1905, Barret, a teacher at Southwestern Christian College in Denton, struck an agreement with Col. J.W. Childers, a leader in the Abilene church, to buy land from him at a reduced price on the condition that the school would be named in his honor. The Childers Classical Institute, offering 11 primary and secondary grades, opened its doors in Fall 1906 with 25 students enrolled for classes.
Childers' first years were difficult for everyone, with cold classrooms, crowded living conditions, and a water shortage. The school was led by four presidents during those early years: Barret, H.C. Darden, R.L. Whiteside, and James F. Cox (who served another term as president from 1931-40).
ACC officially became ACU on Feb. 22, 1976, by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. A committee chaired by trustee Jack Pope, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, recommended the change. ACU's endowment grew from $18 million to $56 million in the 10-year presidency of Dr. William J. Teague, a former assistant to Morris and corporate executive who returned to ACU to succeed Stevens as president in 1981. The decade of the 1980s produced $78 million in gifts to the university, and Judge Ely Boulevard was moved east to accommodate the construction of new buildings for the College of Business Administration and College of Biblical Studies.
Enrollment rebounded in the 1990s during the presidency of Dr. Royce Money, a Bible professor and licensed marriage and family therapist who took office on June 1, 1991. ACU attracted students from all 50 states and 60 nations and endeavored to take its place as a national leader in Christian higher education.
To fund its growth in academic quality and image, serve its record numbers of students, and solidify its financial foundation, ACU received gifts in fundraising campaigns amounting to $30 million during Advancing the Changeless from 1993-96 and $114 million into Lead and To Serve from 1996-2000.
Accreditation
Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Students
5,292 students, comprising 3,525 undergraduates and 1,767 graduate students, generally from 52 states and territories, and 46 nations.
Location
ACU is in Abilene, Texas, an award-winning city of nearly 120,000 people 150 miles west of the Dallas and Fort Worth area. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online graduate and professional degree programs.
Graduate Success
Of May 2018 graduates, 95 percent were employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months. Specific programs saw even higher employment success at 100 percent, such as teacher education, marketing, and chemistry. ACU graduates who apply to medical, dental, and veterinary schools have been accepted at twice the national average for the past 10 years.
International Study
ACU’s Study Abroad programs take students to places such as Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Nearly 25 percent of graduating seniors have studied abroad.
Campus Technology
ACU ensures cutting-edge technology is an integral part of each student’s education. The university’s AT&T Learning Studio and Learning Commons, both in Brown Library, provide innovative spaces for students to collaborate and acquire skills using the latest technology. The campus has full wireless Internet access and students have access to Adobe Creative Cloud at no additional cost.
Student Organizations
There are about 100 campus organizations in which students can become involved, including social clubs; government; and service, honor, and special-interest groups.
Health, Wellness, and Recreation
The Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a focal point on campus. Designed to encourage wellness of the whole individual – body, mind, and spirit – it includes the Weber Medical and Counseling Care Center and is the home of a dynamic intramural program with the championship and recreational leagues for students of all interests and abilities.
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