Abilene Christian University
Former name | Childers Classical Institute (1906–1920) Abilene Christian College (1920–1976) |
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| Motto | People With A Purpose |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1906 |
Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
Academic affiliations | CCCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $812 million (FY2024) |
| Chancellor | Royce Money |
| President | Phil Schubert |
| Provost | Susan Lewis |
Academic staff | 450 |
| Students | 6,730 |
| Undergraduates | 4,630 |
| Postgraduates | 2,100 |
| Location | , Texas , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 208 acres (84 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Website | www |
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.