International Students Admissions & Financial Aid

At Abilene Christian University Online, we pride ourselves in being a diverse community filled with students ranging from across the country and around the world. Combining our mission of building Christian servants for worldwide leadership and online classroom environment, you can join students from across the globe, who are deeply interested in becoming vocationally visioned and passionate about their careers, through ACU Online.

At Abilene Christian University Online, we pride ourselves in being a diverse community filled with students ranging from across the country and around the world. Combining our mission of building Christian servants for worldwide leadership and online classroom environment, you can join students from across the globe, who are deeply interested in becoming vocationally visioned and passionate about their careers, through ACU Online.

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Online International Students

Starting an online degree has never been easier than with ACU Online. Our high-quality education is marked by a community of students and faculty devoted to guiding you toward your academic and professional success, while simultaneously deepening your vocational calling. For international students interested in joining our undergraduate or graduate degrees, contact our Leticia Cueto-Borsani, International Admissions Advisor.

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Financial Aid for International Students

At ACU Online, we seek to invest in your success in the same way that you invest in your education. ACU Online provides robust financial aid for international students, including easy payment options through the Wildcat Pay Portal. Information about our price per credit hours and tuition rates are also available.

Admission Requirements for International Students

International students interested in joining ACU Online do not qualify for a Visa allocation. As such, transcripts and evaluations must meet the following criteria:

1. Application

Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.

2. Proof of English Proficiency
To meet this requirement, please submit one of the following in order to demonstrate English language proficiency:

  • SAT
  • ACT
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • Duolingo
  • **Students who do not meet the minimum requirement may be individually considered for admission through a comprehensive review process, and may be required to take remedial English courses in order to further improve English language proficiency.
  • All international students must submit documented proof of English proficiency, unless they meet one of the following criteria:
    • student is a citizen of an English proficiency-exempt country
    • student has completed 2 consecutive years at a U.S. high school
    • student is transferring in 24 or more hours from an accredited U.S. university
  • Requirement of additional proficiency exam(s) will be at the discretion of the university.

3. Academic Transcripts and Records

  • Official high school/secondary school transcripts, a secondary school diploma or leaving certificate and examination results are required from all international first-year and transfer students.
    • Unofficial transcripts are accepted in order to complete your admission file.  However, final enrollment is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts
  • Official course-per-course evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluation. The Evaltuation Company (TEC) offers a discounted service for evaluations for prospective ACU Online studentes.
    • Course description for the course needing to be evaluated or course syllabi for each course. Credit for electives are automatically evaluated with the receipt of the official evaluation and transcripts
    • All documents should be submitted in the original language. All documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official, literal, English translation.
    • Send all official high school and college transcripts to:

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