Paying for Abilene Christian University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$42,240 4.55%	$24,174

The 2024 tuition & fees of Abilene Christian University (Abilene Christian) is $42,240 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,174. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,769. It could cover 58.64% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $34,493 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Abilene Christian's 4-year tuition is $180,356, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $251,371.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Abilene Christian University is $42,240. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.55% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,164 , a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Abilene Christian Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$40,400	$14,772
2023-2024	$42,240	$15,772
Change % 2023-2024	4.55%	6.77%
2024-2025	$44,164	$16,840

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $24,174. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $24,174 for the academic year 2024-2025 , the same as current year.

Abilene Christian Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$24,174	$14,772
2023-2024	$24,174	$15,772
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	6.77%
2024-2025	$24,174	$16,840

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Abilene Christian. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,730. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,343.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,675
	2023-2024	$1,730
	2024-2025	$1,787
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,343
	2023-2024	$1,343
	2024-2025	$1,343

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,772. The Living costs increased by 6.77% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Abilene Christian's 2024 on-campus COA is $59,262 and off-campus COA is $59,262.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Abilene Christian
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$42,240
Room & Board	$12,500	$12,500
Personal Expenses	$3,272	$3,272
Books & Supplies	$1,250
Cost of Attendance	$59,262	$59,262

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Abilene Christian Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Abilene Christian?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Abilene Christian is $180,356.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Abilene Christian 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$43,350	$44,489	$45,658	$46,858	$180,356
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$44,489	$45,658	$46,858	$48,089	$185,095
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$45,658	$46,858	$48,089	$49,353	$189,959
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$46,858	$48,089	$49,353	$50,650	$194,951
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$48,089	$49,353	$50,650	$51,981	$200,074

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $251,371.

Abilene Christian 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$60,660	$62,091	$63,559	$65,062	$251,371
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$62,091	$63,559	$65,062	$66,602	$257,314
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$63,559	$65,062	$66,602	$68,181	$263,404
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$65,062	$66,602	$68,181	$69,798	$269,643
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$66,602	$68,181	$69,798	$71,455	$276,036

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $152,295.

Abilene Christian 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$35,891	$37,322	$38,790	$40,293	$152,295
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$37,322	$38,790	$40,293	$41,833	$158,238
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$38,790	$40,293	$41,833	$43,412	$164,328
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$40,293	$41,833	$43,412	$45,029	$170,567
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$41,833	$43,412	$45,029	$46,686	$176,960

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Abilene Christian University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Abilene Christian
	In-State	Out-of-State
Abilene Christian University	$42,240
University of New Orleans	$9,172	$14,008
Nicholls State University	$8,173	$9,266
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	$8,864	$19,652
Southeastern Louisiana University	$8,373	$20,851
Lamar University	$8,904	$18,696