International Students

Admissions & Financial Aid

At Abilene Christian University, we want to celebrate you—all of you. Your faith, your academic goals and your cultural background and story contribute to the vibrant experience of an ACU education. You will join students from across the globe who come to ACU to seek something greater, to follow their passion and lead a life of impact.
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At Abilene Christian University, we want to celebrate you—all of you. Your faith, your academic goals and your cultural background and story contribute to the vibrant experience of an ACU education. You will join students from across the globe who come to ACU to seek something greater, to follow their passion and lead a life of impact.

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International Undergraduate Students

Coming to a new city and campus may seem daunting at first, but you’ll quickly feel at home in our warm and intentional community. We’ve assembled the steps and resources necessary to make your transition—and your learning—as smooth as possible.

International Undergraduate Admissions

International Graduate Students

The high-quality education at ACU is marked by a community of students and faculty devoted to wonder and creative exploration. To join one of our graduate programs, review the program-specific guidelines and submit your application at least six months in advance.

International Graduate Admissions

OISVS

Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars

International students often have unique questions and situations that require cross-cultural expertise. Our international student services provide resources related to immigration, cultural opportunities and ongoing support for international students on campus.

Resources for International Students and Visiting Scholars

Paying for College

Financial Aid

for International Students

We seek to invest in your success in the same way that you invest in your education. ACU provides robust financial aid for international students, including access to our innovative block tuition model, the Wildcat Pay Plan and the Wildcat Housing Grant for up to two years of residential housing costs. In addition, international students are eligible for up to 20 hours per week of on-campus employment to help supplement your financial needs.

International Student Financial Aid

Scholarships

for International Students

You will be welcomed and celebrated from the moment you are admitted with the President’s International Scholarship, a guaranteed four-year award for international students. You may also be eligible to apply for other competitive scholarships based on your academic interests and extracurricular involvement.

International Student Scholarships

Take a Virtual Tour

What does ACU look like? How will you get around? Where will you go to class, eat meals, do homework and meet up with friends? Take a virtual tour to get a feel for the campus and your first hints of how you’ll find fun and friendship on our fields, in our classrooms and under our trees.

Virtual Tour