Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University is a hub of rigorous academic excellence and devoted community. Through residential and online undergraduate and graduate programs, we equip students for lives of service leadership, empowering them through exceptional teaching that unlocks the power of their curiosity and prepares them to create the solutions that will address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
In our vibrant, Christ-centered community, we aim to contribute to our students’ spiritual and intellectual growth in ways that encourage confidence and vocational formation.
The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
We achieve our mission through exemplary teaching, offered by an innovative and caring community of Christian scholars, that inspires a commitment to lifelong learning; significant research, grounded in the university’s disciplinary strengths, that informs and impacts issues of global importance to the academy, church, and society; and meaningful service as a divine calling that enriches our global society, academic disciplines, the university, and the church to God’s glory.
At Abilene Christian University, you’ll find more than just a life-changing education. You’ll experience new ways of looking at life. Our academics are taught from a Christian worldview and will expand your knowledge in new and exciting ways to open up a world – and a future – of meaningful possibility.
Learning never stops in ACU’s residential and online degree programs. A bachelor’s or graduate degree at ACU will prepare you for a lifetime of discovery and growth, refining your mind and heart as you use your talents to enrich the world around you.
Through 79 undergraduate degree programs and 164+ areas of study in the arts and sciences, business management, engineering, nursing, psychology and more, you’ll discover new passions and develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in life, service and career.
Graduate degree programs at ACU are tailored to offer exactly what you need – deep knowledge, practical real-world skills, and experiences to take your learning from the classroom to every corner of the world. At ACU, you learn with committed faculty who have connections for your next career step, and alongside passionate classmates who inspire and support each other long after graduation.
Through ACU’s undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, you’ll discover a technologically advanced platform that enables collaborative learning alongside like-minded learners. You’ll bring your own unique perspective – and you’ll meet professors committed to helping you bring that vision to life. You’ll bring the passion and determination that spur you onward – and you’ll find flexible courses that get you to your goals.
Our schools and colleges include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Biblical Studies, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services, the School of Nursing, the Honors College, and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college at ACU, introducing students to humanity’s greatest ideas. We provide transformative study programs and immersive experiences that combine a liberal arts education with professional and career preparation. Our programs span the arts, humanities, social sciences, behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, as well as professional and pre-professional programs.
Students from all stages of life can find a home at Abilene Christian University, whether you’re entering our halls as a first-year student, returning to further your education, enrolling in an online degree program or pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies. ACU is invested in your enthusiasm for academic excellence and achievement through a variety of programs and admissions opportunities.
Life on ACU’s campus is full of opportunities for hands-on leadership, faith-rooted service and communal learning—in the classroom and beyond. Your experiences here will reverberate into your future as you establish intentional relationships and a lifelong vision of your passions and purpose.
Our rolling undergraduate admissions deadline for summer, fall and spring semesters ensures that you will be able to join the ACU community on your schedule. If you apply before September 1, it’s completely free!
