| Screen last updated on: December 1, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,872 men, 2,273 women, 4,145 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,793 men, 2,144 women, 3,937 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
79 men, 129 women, 208 total |
| Total graduate students: |
262 men, 283 women, 545 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
102 men, 141 women, 243 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
160 men, 142 women, 302 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
20% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.5% | Hispanic |
| 81.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 2.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 7.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 6.2% | Hispanic |
| 78.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 2.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
208 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Abilene |
| Population of city/town: |
115,930 |
| Online campus map: |
www.acu.edu/aboutacu/
map_acu/index.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (47%)
- men's dorms (38%)
- single-student apartments (14%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
95% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
42% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
58% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
75% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
700 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Technology support for all students run by student employees. Technology support available for all faculty/staff. Modem pool for off-campus access at no charge for faculty/staff/students. VPN available for faculty/staff. Email access hosted by Google for all faculty/staff/students. Special purchase programs for Dell and Apple computers. ACU Campus Store is an authorized Apple campus reseller. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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In 2006 the Library opened the Learning Commons, a partnership of library service, information technology, group study space and Internet cafe. The Library houses the Callie Faye Milliken Special Collections / Abilene Christian University archives including the papers and artifacts of Omar Burleson, a fifteen term U.S. congressman. The Library also houses the Center for Restoration Studies, a collection of manuscripts, photographs, and other resources on the Stone-Campbell movement in America. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, University Writing Center, Center for Speech and Language Disorders, Voice Institute of West Texas, Institute of Intensive English, Center for Conflict Resolution, Pruett Gerontology Center, Marriage and Family Institute, a National Public Radio affiliate, a Class A TV station, a television production facility, museum of university's history, Allen Farm, ACU Musgrave Farm, and an observatory. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Writing Center |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, Textbook on tape in selected areas |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
16% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
20% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Optimist |
| Newspaper homepage: |
www.acuoptimist.com/ |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
100 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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African Mission Fellowship, Seekers of the Word, Spring Break Campaigns, Weekend Campaigns, World Wide Youth Camp, Spiritual Life Core, Wildcats for Christ, Asia Interest Group, Awake 3:18, Domestic Missions, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), His Singers, Latin American Missions Partnership Interest Group, Let's Start Talking, The Light (Singing Ministry) |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Essence of Ebony, Hispanos Unidos, SHADES, International Students' Association, LYNAY (Love your neighbor as yourself), SAAB (Student African American Brotherhood) |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Students' Association, Hispanos Unidos |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Students' Association, Big Purple Band, Broadcast Society, Chemistry Club, Honors Students Organization, Integrated Marketing Communication Org., International Business Society, Kappa Tau Alpha (JMC), Leadership Education and Development, Marketing Club, NSSLHA, Graduate Students' Association, Nursing Students' Association, Phi Beta Lambda (Business), Prickly Pear (Yearbook), Public Relations Students Society of America, Sigma Delta Chi (JMC), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Social Work Club, Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Human Resource Management, Society of Physics Students, Acapella Chorus, Student Accounting/Finance Society, Student Alumni Association, Student Athlete Advisory Board, Studnet Dietetic Association, Student Honors Cabinet, Student Training and Research (STAR), Students in Free Enterprise, Habitat for Humanity, Senior Buddies, Service Action Leadership Team, Aggie Club, Treadaway Kids, Wildcat Kids, Campus Activities Board, Freshman Action Council, Alpha Hockey Omega, ACM, Chess Club, Chiaroscuro, College Democrats, College Republicans, ACU Opera, ACU Cycling Club, Eagle Scouts Venture Crew, Fair Trade Abilene, Flying Cats, International Justice Mission, Mac User Group, Outdoor Club, Pre-Law Council, Shinnery Review, Soccer Club, Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Student Ambassadors, Synchronized Swimming Club, Wildcat Spirit Commitee, American Medical Student Association, American Society of Interior Design, Beta Gamma Sigma |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jared Mosley,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Shelana Poindexter,
Asst Director of Athletics-Compliance/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
ACU Box 27916
Teague Special Events Center Room 163
Abilene, TX 79699 |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.acusports.com/ |
| School colors: |
purple and white |
| School mascot: |
Wildcat |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Lone Star Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, softball field; basketball, volleyball coliseum, football, track stadium, and tennis center
Teague Special Events Center -- Indoor Tennis |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, softball, tennis, volleyball, wallyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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in-line skating, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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in-line skating, Ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Dallas/Fort Worth (180 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Abilene (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Dallas (180 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Abilene (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
33% immediately, 3% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Abilene Christian University (TX);Baylor University (TX);Emory University (GA);Texas A&M University--College Station (TX);Texas Tech University (TX);University of Illinois--Chicago (IL);University of North Texas (TX);University of Texas--Austin (TX) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
86% within six months of graduation, 89% within one year of graduation, 99% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Abilene Independent School District, KPMG, IBM, Milsoft, USDA, Walgreens, Weaver Tidwell, Alcon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Citibank Texas NA, Dell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ernst & Young, Focus on the Family, Pricewaterhouse-Coopers LLP |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Max Lucado ('77), minister & best-selling Christian author. Dr. Janice M. Massey ('68), neurologist at Duke University Medical Center.
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