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Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ. The Churches of Christ in Abilene founded it as a Christian university for West Texas. Childers Classical Institute opened in the fall of 1906, with 25 students. It initially included a lower school st…
Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ. The Churches of Christ in Abilene founded it as a Christian university for West Texas. Childers Classical Institute opened in the fall of 1906, with 25 students. It initially included a lower school starting in the seventh grade.
  • Former name: Childers Classical Institute (1906–1920) · Abilene Christian College (1920–1976)
  • Motto: People With A Purpose
  • Type: Private university
  • Established: 1906
  • Religious affiliation: Church of Christ
  • Academic affiliations: CCCU · NAICU
  • Endowment: $823 million (2024)

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