Bethany College Competitors

A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions. Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition. Quality students need top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly revered pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics but prides itself on being able to focus on each student individually. The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.

University Highlights: - Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention - Fall 2019 enrollment of 11,045 students - CBU offers degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels - At the undergraduate level CBU offers more than 80 majors, with more than 150 major concentrations, and more than 50 minors - At the graduate level CBU offers more than 30 master's and five doctoral programs - 100% Christian faculty and staff - 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University Accreditations and approvals include: - Western Association of Schools and Colleges - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Board of Behavioral Science Examiners - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs - National Association of Schools of Music - State of California Board of Registered Nursing - Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - Board of Registered Nurses - American Council for Construction Education - CBU's bachelor degree programs in civil engineering (BSCE), electrical and computer engineering (BSECE) and mechanical engineering (BSME) have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

ACU is a diverse, innovative Christ-centered community whose mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Wildcats are best-selling authors, Pulitzer Prize winners, Hollywood producers, government leaders, missionaries, renowned researchers and more. Our graduates join a long purple line of alumni who share a special connection with each other and our students, and are eager to offer networking opportunities and career advice. For more information, visit www.acu.edu