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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[1] |
| Endowment | $823 million (2024)[2] |
| Chancellor | Royce Money |
| President | Phil Schubert |
| Provost | Susan Lewis |
Academic staff | 200 |
| Students | 6,730[3] |
| Undergraduates | 4,630 |
| Postgraduates | 2,100 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 208 acres (84 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and white[4] |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Website | www |
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Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.
- ^ "NAICU – Member Directory". Naicu.edu. Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ^ As of June 30, 2024. ACU Endowment Report (Report).
- ^ "ACU's fall enrollment tops 6,000".
- ^ Abilene Christian University Branding and Editorial Style Guide. July 1, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2022.