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Our rankings and recognitions speak to the fortitude of our academic excellence as a result of the day-to-day achievements of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students and programs.

Our rankings and recognitions speak to the fortitude of our academic excellence as a result of the day-to-day achievements of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students and programs.

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The University

Founded in 1906, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is one of the largest private institutions in the Southwest, offering robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. Learn more about our rankings and recognition.

Academic Programs

Schools and colleges: 9
Baccalaureate majors: 89 (186 areas of study)
Areas of study in master’s and specialist degree programs: 77
Doctoral degree programs: 5

Faculty

Full-time faculty: 272
Christian faculty: 100%
Tenure/tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees: 96%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1

Accreditation

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().

Financial Aid

Average gift aid (scholarships and grants) for a first-year student: $28,500
Total scholarships and grants for entering class (2023): $23.5 million

Annual Cost

Annual block tuition & student activity fees (2023-24): $44,200
Room and board (approx.): $14,540
Textbooks and supplies (approx.): $700
Online Tuition and Costs

Our Student Population

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community is formed of inspired learners from around the world.

Enrollment

Total student population:6,219
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,069
Graduate enrollment: 2,150
States and territories: 52
Nations: 56

Graduate Success

Graduates employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school six months after graduation (2021): 95%
Programs with 100% employment success: Teacher education, marketing, chemistry, accounting
Medical, dental and veterinary school acceptance rate (past 10 years): Twice the national average

International Study

Study abroad hub locations: 3
2019-20 students who studied abroad: 40%

Student Organizations

Student organizations: 100+
Club sports: 9
Honors societies: 9
Sororities: 6
Fraternities: 7

Our Campus

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is located in Abilene, Texas, a dynamic city of more than 120,000 people, 150 miles west of the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Technology

Internet access: Free cross-campus Wi-Fi
Student software access: Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Suite
Technology assistance: IT Support Center and AT&T Learning Studio

Athletics

Division: NCAA Division I
Conference: Western Athletic Conference
NCAA DI teams: 17
NCAA national team championship wins: 64 (matched or exceeded by only 5 institutions)
Olympians: 40
Wildcats in the NFL: 43

Health, Wellness and Recreation

On-campus medical services: primary health care, travel medicine, allergy shots, lab work and mental health care
Fitness classes: 6
Intramural sports: 20+
Intramural participation: 37%
Personal training facilities in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center: 12

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation credits per semester: 500
Chapel sessions: 5 days a week
Community Chapel: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Small Group Chapel: Tuesday, Thursday
Departmental Chapels: Number and days vary by department

Our Location

Location: Abilene, Texas
Population: 120,000+
Distance to Dallas/Fort Worth: 150 miles
Distance to Austin: 250 miles
Distance to Houston: 370 miles