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Abilene Christian University
  • 4 Year
  • ABILENE, TX
CollegeGrad School
Abilene Christian University
#44 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • ABILENE, TX
  • 1,363 reviews
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    Abilene Christian University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    85%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,850 / year
    Poll
    61%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 69 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 122 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,500 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 211 responses
    • Chick fil a
      25%
    • The Bean and the campus center food court
      21%
    • Starbucks
      20%
    • Einsteins
      15%
    • Pizza Hut
      10%
    • Quiznos
      8%
    68%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 77 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 65 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      26%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      65%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      6%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    90%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 83 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 59 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      73%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      24%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 67 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      45%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      42%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      10%
    • Not very visible.
      1%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 119 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      41%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      46%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      10%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 123 responses
    • Sing song
      23%
    • Highways and biways
      21%
    • Candlelight Devo
      18%
    • Sports
      14%
    • Orchestra, chapel
      7%
    • Freshman Follies
      7%
    • Pledging
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 74 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      1%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      28%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      57%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 55 responses
    • Sing song and homecoming
      51%
    • Sing Song
      36%
    • Homecoming and end of the semester
      7%
    • Hall events
      2%
    • House parties
      2%
    • We don't party
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    25%
    Women in Sororities
    25%
    45%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 100 responses
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