About
Abilene Christian University is a hub of rigorous academic excellence and devoted community. Through residential and online undergraduate and graduate programs, we equip students for lives of service leadership, empowering them through exceptional teaching that unlocks the power of their curiosity and prepares them to create the solutions that will address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
Our Mission
Our purpose as a university is simple: We strive to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. This mission manifests in our exemplary teaching, meaningful research and service, each undergirded by ACU’s enduring core values and 21st-century vision.
Our History
From our earliest days as Childers Classical Institute to our recent recognition as a top Texas university by U.S. News and World Report, ACU has led the way by investing in educational innovation that drives lasting student success.
Facts and Figures
At ACU, you’ll join a student body of more than 5,400 students immersed in more than 189 areas of study, participating in 100+ student organizations, cheering for 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams and so much more.
ACU Traditions
At ACU, we come together through traditions that uplift our faith, encourage our athletes and celebrate our bond as Wildcats and world-changers.
Intercultural Engagement and Belonging
At ACU, we celebrate the beauty of diversity, and we embrace our differences, affirming that each individual is created in the image of God. We come from an array of cultural backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that bring us together to form a strong and loving community.
