Amberton University
Garland, Texas 75041-5595
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Amberton University is a private suburban institution in Garland, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 110 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Amberton University was founded in 1971 as a branch of Abilene Christian College.
- •The university’s educational cornerstone was a criminal justice program for police officers, which was ultimately phased out in 1978.
- •In 1974, ACC Metrocenter opened its own campus in a two-story, 60,000-square-foot office building.
- •In 1976, the branch was renamed Abilene Christian University at Dallas to align with the main campus’ title transition from "college" to "university".
- •ACU Dallas became an independent institution in 1981 after a four-year effort to secure its own accreditation.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
85.0%
Programs (15)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Garland
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