Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University
Former name
Childers Classical Institute (1906–1920)
Abilene Christian College (1920–1976)
MottoPeople With A Purpose
TypePrivate university
Established1906
Religious affiliation
Church of Christ
Academic affiliations
CCCU
NAICU
Endowment$812 million (FY2024)
ChancellorRoyce Money
PresidentPhil Schubert
ProvostSusan Lewis
Academic staff
450
Students6,730
Undergraduates4,630
Postgraduates2,100
Location,
Texas
,
United States
CampusUrban, 208 acres (84 ha)
ColorsPurple and white
   
NicknameWildcats
Sporting affiliations
MascotWillie the Wildcat
Websitewww.acu.edu

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 (High Research Spending and Doctorate Production) institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.