For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Abilene Christian University rose by 2.9%, as detailed in the latest disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $40,500 this year, which is $1,150 higher than the $39,350 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 81% of the undergraduate student body at the school are Texas residents, while 16% come from other states and 3% are international students.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Abilene Christian University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 890 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $24.8 million, and 441 students borrowed over $4.9 million in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 3,101 students received grants or scholarships totaling $81.7 million. Additionally, 1,356 students took out federal student loans totaling $13.2 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 212 | 24% | $1.3 million | $5,939 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 278 | 31% | $1.1 million | $3,822 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 890 | 100% | $22.5 million | $25,306 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 890 | 100% | $24.8 million | $27,914 |
| Federal student loans | 425 | 48% | $2.2 million | $5,128 |
| Other student loans | 149 | 17% | $2.7 million | $18,235 |
| Student loan aid | 441 | 49% | $4.9 million | $11,103 |
| Total student aid | 890 | 100% | $29.7 million | $33,415 |
