| Screen last updated on: August 15, 2008 |
| 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. |
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| 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, 359 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
149 men, 74 women, 223 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
93 men, 62 women, 155 total |
| Graduation rate: |
54% within six years |
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| 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 |
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| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www.acu.edu/admissions/
freshmen/index.html |
| Graduate studies homepage: |
www.acu.edu/admissions/
graduate/index.html |
| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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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. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, engineering, architecture |
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative education programs: |
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engineering, natural science |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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3-2 Engineering Science Programs w/ UT Arlington, Other Three Year Cooperative Programs w/ approved professional schools. |
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| 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: |
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Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- Construction Management Technology
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Applied Studies
- Art
- Biblical Text
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Teacher Education
- 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
- Engineering Technology/Electronics
- 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
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Paralegal
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Piano
- Political Science
- Pre-Professional Studies
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Vocal Music
- Vocational Missions
- Youth/Family Ministry
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| Credit placement options: |
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- 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
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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scores of 4 or higher required depending on test. |
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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COMPASS (from ACT) for English, Math, & Reading placement. |
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