Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Learner Engagement
67% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students felt they were engaged with learning at their institution.
Learner Engagement
This rating looks at the proportion of students who felt they were engaged with learning at their institution. It is based on the extent to which students felt prepared for study, had a sense of belonging at their institution, participated in discussions online or face to face, worked with other students, interacted with students outside of study and interacted with students different to them (including local students for international respondents).
Skills Development
84% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studies.
Skills Development
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studies. It is based on the extent to which students felt their course developed their critical-thinking skills, ability to solve complex problems, ability to work with others, confidence to work independently, written communication skills, verbal communication skills, knowledge of the field they are studying, and work-related knowledge and skills
Social Equity
13% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Social Equity
This rating shows what proportion of domestic students enrolling at each university come from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds. *This rating is not field of study specific but for the institution as a whole.
Staff Qualification
70% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff hold a Ph.D, Doctorate by research or Doctorate by coursework.
Staff Qualification
This rating looks at the proportion of staff who hold a masters or doctoral degree. *This rating is not field of study specific but for the institution as a whole.
Student Demand
55% of students at Australian Catholic University (ACU) achieved entrance scores that are in the medium to high range.
Student Demand
This rating looks at where high-achieving domestic students choose to study by comparing the proportion of commencing students with high ATAR scores at each university.
Student:Teacher Ratio
At Australian Catholic University (ACU), there are 26 students per 1 teaching staff member.
Student:Teacher Ratio
This rating looks at the number of students per teaching staff member. A five-star rating indicates that for every teacher at the university there are relatively few students — a potential sign of small class sizes and more one-on-one interaction. *This rating is not field of study specific but for the institution as a whole.
First Generation
35% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students came from families where their parents’ education is known and did not exceed Year 12.
First Generation
The proportion of domestic students commencing a bachelor degree whose parents’ education is known and did not exceed Year 12.
Learning Resources
86% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution.
Learning Resources
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution. It is based on students’ average ratings of teaching spaces (including lecture theatres, laboratories and tutorial rooms), student spaces and common areas, online learning materials, computing and IT resources, assigned books and notes, laboratory or studio equipment and library facilities.
Overall Experience
79% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience.
Overall Experience
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience.
Student Support
73% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were satisfied with the support they received from their institution.
Student Support
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the support they received from their institution. It is based on the extent to which students felt they received support to settle into study; experienced efficient enrolment and admissions processes; felt orientation activities were helpful; and found administrative staff and services, career advisers, academic or learning advisers, counsellors, financial advisers and health services to be available and helpful.
Teaching Quality
81% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) students were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced.
Teaching Quality
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced. It is based on students’ ratings of their overall educational experience; the quality of teaching they received; and the extent to which they felt lecturers and tutors actively engaged them in and demonstrated concern for learning, provided clear explanations of coursework and assessment, inspired them intellectually, seemed helpful and approachable and provided useful feedback on work, among various other factors.
Graduate Salary
Graduates from Australian Catholic University (ACU) earn a median salary of $61,500
Graduate Salary
This rating compares the median salary of graduates from different universities.
Full-Time Employment
77% of Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduates are employed full-time four months after completing their course.
Full-Time Employment
This rating compares the employment rates of graduates from different universities. It looks at the proportion of graduates who were employed full time four months after completing their course.
