Abilene Christian University Acceptance Rate
Abilene, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,510
- Admitted
- 6,714
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate has risen from 50.5% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,384 to 10,510 (+12%) over that period.
Its 63.9% rate makes Abilene Christian University more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (67.9% for women vs 58.1% for men, a 9.8-point gap). Abilene Christian University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,384 | 4,736 | 50.5% | 974 |
| 2015–16 | 10,804 | 5,393 | 49.9% | 1,072 |
| 2016–17 | 10,252 | 5,217 | 50.9% | 1,047 |
| 2017–18 | 10,252 | 5,952 | 58.1% | 972 |
| 2018–19 | 11,569 | 6,590 | 57% | 924 |
| 2019–20 | 11,379 | 6,996 | 61.5% | 932 |
| 2020–21 | 10,534 | 6,679 | 63.4% | 859 |
| 2021–22 | 8,208 | 5,755 | 70.1% | 833 |
| 2022–23 | 11,226 | 7,386 | 65.8% | 893 |
| 2023–24 | 10,510 | 6,714 | 63.9% | 862 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,213 | 4,216 | 67.9% |
| Men | 4,297 | 2,498 | 58.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 47% |
| SAT Math | 520–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 28% |
How Abilene Christian University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate?
Abilene Christian University's acceptance rate is 63.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,714 admitted of 10,510 applicants).
Is Abilene Christian University test optional?
Abilene Christian University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Abilene Christian University?
Abilene Christian University received 10,510 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,714.
What SAT score do you need for Abilene Christian University?
Admitted students at Abilene Christian University typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Abilene Christian University getting harder to get into?
Abilene Christian University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50.5% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.acu.edu/.