Private nonprofit four-year university in Arlington, TX that costs an average of $30,957 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Cost of ABU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $38,239 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $20,640 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,166 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
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| Average net price after aid | $30,957 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $30,472 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $29,381 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $28,116 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $31,563 |
| $110,001+ | $33,108 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with ABU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at ABU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 12 | $42,486 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 21 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ABU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $38,239 a year (tuition and fees: $20,640). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,957 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,472.
How much do ABU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,558 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 80th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($42,486 a year after graduation).
What is ABU's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 41% of first-year students return for a second year.