Abilene Christian University

Overview

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian institution in Abilene, Texas, founded in 1906. Evolving from a small college, ACU has become a comprehensive university with a strong focus on Christian liberal arts. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and emphasizes purposeful learning and devotion to Christ.

The university provides diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including expanded offerings through campuses like ACU Dallas. ACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and features specialized facilities like Brown Library and Moody Coliseum. Its faith-centered environment supports a wide range of students—traditional undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 325-674-2000
• Website: acu.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/abilene-christian-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Arts & sciences
• Bible & theology
• Business administration
• Education & human services
• Information technology & computing
• Social work & nursing
• Premedical & predental tracks
• Residential & online degrees
• Occupational therapy
• Nuclear research
• Christian higher education
• Post-baccalaureate education
• Spiritual development
• Online learning & religious education
• Faith and academic excellence
• NCAA Division I athletics
• Professional development
• Student spiritual formation & counseling
• Special collections & archives
• Student success strategies & initiatives
• Student life & campus traditions
• Campus facilities
• Graduate programs
• Student retention
• Digital learning & resources
• Faith-based education & integration
• Leadership training & student leadership
• Accreditation
• Community involvement & service
• Leadership development
• Campus life
• Intercultural programs & engagement
• Research and innovation in theology
• Faculty research & integration
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Community partnerships & service projects
• Values-driven education
• Digital media in education
• Academic advising
• Digital tools for research
• Faith-based community outreach
• Intercultural dialogue programs
• Student leadership development
• Digital commons & open access
• Graduate and undergraduate degrees
• Educational innovation
• Digital learning platforms
• Study abroad opportunities
• Athletic scholarships
• Community engagement & spiritual growth
• Student organizations
• Student support services
• Online doctoral programs
• Student success
• Student engagement & career services
• Service leadership
• Academic calendar & undergraduate education
• Library services & resources
• Texas university
• Diversity in education
• Nursing programs
• Community outreach programs
• Diversity initiatives
• Research opportunities
• Renewable energy & sustainability
• Marketing & e-learning
• Professional training & coaching
• Environmental services

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon SES
• Atlassian Cloud
• Cedexis Radar
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Formstack
• Gmail
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Tag Manager
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Marketo
• Mobile Friendly
• New Relic
• Nginx
• Pantheon
• Pardot
• Remote
• Route 53
• Sendgrid
• SparkPost
• Typekit
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Acu Press
• Aculeads
• Abilene Christian Sports Properties