Abilene Christian University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Abilene Christian University?

ACU is a private university, so its published undergraduate tuition does not depend on Texas residency. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $43,900, with $300 in required fees. These are published charges before grants or scholarships, not an individual student's final bill.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $44,200.
• Reported annual room and board: $13,600.
• Reported books and supplies: $900.
• Combined amount for those listed items: $58,700, before transportation and personal expenses.

The combined figure is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal spending, and any program-specific expenses can add to it. Nor should it be mixed with tuition quoted for a different academic year. Graduate, part-time, and online programs may use different rates.

Aid changes the calculation. In 2024-25 institutional reporting, all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, while 40% received student loans. The reported average grant award to undergraduates was $28,342; that average does not mean every applicant will receive that amount. Reported average net price - the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid - for families with incomes of $48,000 or less was $21,150. For families with incomes of $75,001-$110,000, it was $27,576. Those are group averages, not offers.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Texas aid where applicable, and institutional merit- or need-based scholarships. Applicants should complete the FAFSA when seeking federal aid and check ACU's scholarship and aid deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents should have ACU confirm how their particular education benefit applies. The most useful comparison is the current, itemized aid offer against a current cost-of-attendance budget, with loans separated from grants.

What are the work-study opportunities at Abilene Christian University?

Students can pursue part-time employment while studying at ACU, and eligible applicants may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student employment program; it is not a grant paid automatically, and an award does not guarantee a job or a particular number of hours.

Students should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility, then use ACU's student employment instructions to identify openings and apply. An ordinary campus job may be open to students without a Work-Study award, subject to the employer's hiring rules. In either case, wages are earned through work rather than deducted automatically from tuition.

Career development is related but distinct. ACU's career resources can help students explore occupations, prepare application materials, look for internships and jobs, and connect with employers. The availability of a particular appointment, event, or internship depends on the term and program. Students seeking experience tied to a major should coordinate with both career staff and their academic department, especially when they hope to earn course credit.