Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Addison, TX 75001
About Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is a private university in Addison, Texas, enrolling about 1,219 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,736 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 46% above.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,736.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 488% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | $14,520 | $23,698 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online really?
Key findings
- Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($14,520).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 46% above.
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,520
Finding Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,520. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 46% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 22% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is $23,698.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,698 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,667 above the Texas median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $4,998 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$14,520
Avg. net price
$23,698
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $24,283 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,852 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,723 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,586 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,080. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is known for
Top program completions
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist32
- Business Administration and Management, General19
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other16
- Psychology, General14
- Human Development and Family Studies, General9
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 72% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.
Campus
Location
Addison, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 75001
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 27% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
1,219
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,211
- Full-time share
- 77%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 70.92%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $14,520 | $14,520 | — |
| 2022 | $14,520 | $14,520 | $13,347 |
| 2023 | $14,520 | $14,520 | $12,714 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online reported total enrollment of about 1,219 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%), and Black or African American (19.7%). About 70.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online in 2024 is 1,219 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,211 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
47.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 0% male / 100% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online graduates earn a median of $55,736 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,736. Median federal loan debt: $24,250. Average net price used in cost models: $23,698.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online graduates report median earnings of $55,736 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,085
- Texas median 1.2× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.83× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online at a glance
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is a private non-profit institution in Addison, TX.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian48.4%Hispanic or Latino20.4%Black or African American19.7%
Schools near Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Other campuses in Addison, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online located?
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is located in Addison, TX.
What is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 150 applicants and 150 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online's tuition?
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,520 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,698 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online cost?
Reported tuition is $14,520 and average net price is $23,698 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,628 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online?
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,211 students, White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online?
About 24.5% of students at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online earn?
Median earnings are $46,727 six years after entry and $55,736 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,250.
Is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online public or private?
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is a private nonprofit institution located in Addison, TX.
Is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online an HBCU?
No. Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online a tribal college?
No. Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.4%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.