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Abilene Christian University
#65 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Abilene, TX
  • 1,337 reviews
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    Abilene Christian University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    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
    86%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,585 / 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 minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,480 / 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%
    67%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 76 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%
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    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 118 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.
      47%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      10%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    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 73 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      1%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      29%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      12%
    • Parties? What parties?
      58%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Sing song and homecoming
      50%
    • Sing Song
      37%
    • Homecoming and end of the semester
      7%
    • Hall events
      2%
    • House parties
      2%
    • We don't party
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    44%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 99 responses
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