Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded in 1906 and was originally named Childers Classical Institute. It was renamed Abilene Christian College in 1920 and officially became Abilene Christian University in 1976.

The school has undergone important changes and expansions in its development, such as signing an expansion campus lease agreement in Addison, Texas in July 2015 and opening several new graduate programs.

Geographic location

The school is located in Abilene, Texas, 150 miles west of Fort Worth. The campus covers an area of ​​208 acres in an urban environment. Students can enjoy the convenience of the city while studying in a relatively quiet campus environment.

School size

In 2022, the school has a total of 6,219 students, including 4,196 undergraduates and 2,196 graduate students. People.

Academic Structure

The school has several colleges, including the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Biblical Studies, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Robert and Kay Onstead College of Science and Engineering, and the Honors College.

It offers a wide range of undergraduate and master's degree programs, covering many fields such as journalism and media, visual arts and design, engineering, science/mathematics, accounting, finance, management science, information technology, nursing, psychology, etc.

Teaching Features

Practical teaching: Focus on combining theoretical knowledge with practice, and through internships, project practices, experimental courses, etc., let students improve their problem-solving skills in actual operations and prepare for future career development. For example, students majoring in engineering have the opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of actual projects, and students majoring in nursing have accumulated practical experience in clinical internships.

Small class teaching: Keeping the class size small and the teacher-student ratio reasonable, teachers can better pay attention to the learning progress of each student, provide personalized guidance and support for students, and promote close interaction and communication between students and teachers.

Distance education: Its distance education college ranks high in the United States, providing a variety of online courses and degree programs, providing flexible learning options for students who cannot study on campus, allowing them to arrange their studies according to their own time and place.

Faculty strength

The school has a high-quality faculty team with a total of about 200 academic staff. The teachers not only have rich experience and achievements in academic research, but also are committed to providing students with high-quality teaching services to help students make progress in academic and personal growth.

Research field

The school has carried out in-depth research work in many fields and has achieved certain research results. For example, in 2022, its Department of Psychology received a $3.6 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the Mental Health Services Professional Demonstration Grant Project.

On August 15, 2022, Abilene Christian University submitted an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to build a molten salt research reactor, which will be built on campus as part of a nuclear energy experimental test laboratory.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: There are a variety of student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, artistic, and sports aspects, such as academic clubs, music clubs, sports associations, etc. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, make friends, expand interpersonal relationships, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus Activities: Often hold colorful campus activities, including concerts, art exhibitions, drama performances, sports competitions, lectures, seminars, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves and interact with each other, creating an active campus cultural atmosphere.

Sports and Athletics: The school's sports programs are of a high level and are NCAA Level 1 FCS - WAC The school is a member of the American College of Business and Arts, whose mascot is Willie the Wildcat, and whose student-athletes demonstrate good competitive spirit and teamwork in various sporting events.

School Accreditation

The school has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, professional accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International for its business programs, accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET for its engineering programs, accreditation from the Council for Social Work Education for its social work programs, accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Teacher Education for its education programs, and accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Marriage and Family Therapy Education for its marriage and family therapy programs.