ACU's
Community College
Transfer Pathway

The easy way to transfer from a
community college to ACU Online.

The easy way to transfer from a
community college to ACU Online.

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Save money on your bachelor’s degree with ACU’s Community College Transfer Pathway

Introducing ACU’s Community College Transfer Pathway — a dedicated program that provides a seamless transfer process for students from community college to ACU Online. Choose one of our ACU Online degree programs and have access to personalized benefits to help you navigate the transfer experience. 

The benefits of transferring to ACU:

  • Guaranteed* admission to ACU and the program of your choice – apply for FREE
  • Transfer friendly policies to minimize loss of credits
  • Personalized attention from a dedicated student success advisor
  • Track your progress for a hassle-free transfer 
  • Save money with our scholarship specifically for partner community college students

*Must transfer at least 24 college credits (66 credits maximum) with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0. Some ACU programs have additional or higher entry requirements.

Community College Partners

ACU strives to serve students and communities across Texas. Working in partnership with community colleges, ACU offers high-demand bachelor’s degrees in a fully online modality.

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Tuition Rate & Scholarships

Locked-In TuitionAt ACU, we believe that Christian higher education should be affordable and attainable for anyone. Our undergraduate tuition of $395 per credit hour is competitively priced with other public and private universities. And our Locked-In Tuition rate means you’ll know what to expect from the day you start your degree to the day you graduate. 

Community College Transfer Pathway Scholarship

As a transfer student from one of our community college partners, we’re making your journey to your bachelor’s degree a little easier with a guaranteed $3,600 scholarship – which covers the cost of three Bible courses (university requirement). Add in our lower-than-average fees, and your estimated total cost for 60 hours to complete your ACU degree is just $23,100.

See how our tuition rate and scholarship offerings compare to other universities.

UNIVERSITYCOST PER CREDIT HOURESTIMATED FEESCOMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPESTIMATED TOTAL COST*
ACU Online$395$3,000$3,600
guaranteed
$23,100
Lamar University$284
in-state
$5,745$1,000-$2,000
based on eligibility
$22,204 - $24,204
University of Arizona Global Campus$525$7,200
on average
none guaranteed$38,700
University of North Texas at Dallas
(residential programs)
$278.22
in-state
$3,500$2,000-$4,000
based on eligibility
$18,893.40 - $22,893.40
University of Phoenix$350$8,220$2,500
based on eligibility
$26,720 - $29,220
University of Texas at Arlington
(residential programs)
$368.16
in-state
$5,320$1,000-$4,000
based on eligibility
$23,409.60 - $27,409.60
University of Texas at Dallas
(residential programs)
$607
in-state
$3,000-$6,000$250-$1,500
based on eligibility
$36,420 - $42,420

*Assumes 60 credit hours to degree completion.
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including academic catalogs, program pages, and tuition and fees pages. All data are publicly available on the websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Are transfer students eligible for the Locked-In Tuition program?
Yes, community college students are eligible for the Locked-In Tuition program.

2) Who should I contact if I have questions about the ACU’s Community College Transfer Pathway program?
Our team is ready to make sure all of your questions are answered and can even walk you through the application process. Contact Yushondera or start your application now.


Yushondera Williams
Community College Advisor
yushondera.williams@acu.edu | 214-305-9471
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