Abilene Christian University, abbreviated as ACU, is a private-funded Christian University located in Abilene, Texas. It was established in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. ACU is home to 5293 students, out of whom several are international students from 46 countries. The university strives to transform its students into the likeness of Jesus and create leaders who think critically and globally. ACU offers 70 undergraduate programs across 135 areas of study, 29 graduate programs, and 5 integrated courses. The popular study areas of the university include health sciences, technology, liberal arts, communication, management, etc.
Almost 100 percent of Abilene Christian University students receive some kind of need-based or merit-based financial assistance. The average total award received by ACU students is USD 22,701 (INR 17.74 Lakh) per year, much higher than the national average of USD 6,910 (INR 5.4 Lakh) per annum. Thus, ACU makes international education accessible to a comprehensive cohort through various scholarships.
