Admission Requirements
Abilene Christian University seeks individuals who have high standards of personal ethics and have demonstrated excellence in their professional lives and academic studies.
To be admitted into the online Master of Education in Higher Education program you must:
- Complete the ACU Graduate School application
- Pay the $100 application fee
- Submit Official transcripts of all undergraduate work
- Have completed your bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Submit two Graduate School recommendation forms, indicating readiness for graduate study
- Submit a purpose statement (two pages, double spaced) describing your desire for entering the M.Ed. in Higher Education and future career plans
- Submit a current resumé
Note: Transfer credits are not accepted for the Master’s in Higher Education program.
Please contact an Enrollment Advisor to start the application process.
2013 Academic Year Submission Deadlines
Spring 1 – Application Deadline – December 24, 2012
Spring 2 – Application Deadline – February 18, 2013
Summer 1 – Application Deadline – April 15, 2013
Summer 2 – Application Deadline – June 10, 2013
Fall 1 – Application Deadline – August 5, 2013
Fall 2 – Application Deadline – September 30, 2013
Academic Calendar
The M.Ed. in Higher Education is offered entirely online and can be completed in as few as two years by working professionals. This program has two starting points during each semester – fall, spring, and summer – allowing students to enter the program six times per year. 2013 – 2014 Academic Calendar SPRING 2013 January [...]
Tuition & Fees
Below you will find the total tuition costs associated with our Master of Education in Higher Education online degree program. Tuition (per credit hour) $675 Total Credit Hours 36 Application Fee $100 Resource Fee $275 Residency Fee1 $500 Total Investment2 $25,175 Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Optional Students who choose to add a certificate in [...]
Financial Aid
The ability to pay for your education is always an important consideration. Many options are available to help you fund your graduate education. Employer Sponsored Tuition Assistance Many organizations offer employee tuition assistance and, in some cases, cover 100 percent of tuition costs. Programs and policies vary among employers. Consult your human resource office to [...]
Military Education Benefits at ACU
Abilene Christian University is proud to support those who serve our country and committed to helping service members and veterans achieve their education goals. As a military-friendly university, ACU offers a variety of ways for you to finance your education. Please see our complete list of ACU’s Military Benefit and Chapter Summaries for details. The [...]
Transfer Credits
Transfer Hours and Credit for Previous Graduate Work: The M.Ed. in Higher Education does not accept transfer credits.
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