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Abilene Christian University Men's Football

Welcome to the Abilene Christian University men's football recruiting profile. Abilene Christian competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic Sun Conference from Abilene, Texas. Led by head coach Keith Patterson, Abilene Christian University pairs a 66% acceptance rate with a 59% graduation rate and a $28,760 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
93
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic Sun Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,872
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
66%
State
Texas
City
Abilene
Address
1600 Campus Court

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 58% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Keith Patterson
Head Football Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 51% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
59%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,727
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$55,736
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 17% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$43,900
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$43,900
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,540
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,760
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 49% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$7,428,508
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,624,808
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