School Information

60.8
Total Enrollment 2,305
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Hardin-Simmons University

http://www.hsutx.edu
2200 Hickory, Abilene, Texas 79698-0001
(325) 670-1000

HSU is a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Hardin-Simmons University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,558), and 65% receive loans ($7,825 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,788.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Hardin-Simmons University is $18,420 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,677 people applied to Hardin-Simmons University. Of the applicants, 38.0% were admitted (37.0% male & 39.0% female ) and 65.0% accepted (65.0% male and 65.0% female)

Of the 1,906 undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 399 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     95.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     26.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (325) 670-1000
Admissions Office Email jleeper@hsutx.edu
Admissions Office Address Hardin-Simmons University Office of Graduate Studies Box 16210 Abilene, TX 79698
Admissions Website http://www.hsutx.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/applicationListing.aspx
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Hardin-Simmons University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Hardin-Simmons University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Hardin-Simmons University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0
Agricultural Business and Management, General 0
Agronomy and Crop Science 0
Animal Sciences, General 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 33
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 52 39
Accounting 18
Business Administration and Management, General 0 39
Business/Commerce, General 0
Finance, General 13
Management Science, General 12
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 19
Broadcast Journalism 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 16
Radio and Television 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2
Education 58 35
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 0
Computer Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 27
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 32
Education, General 0
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
History Teacher Education 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 4 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 0
Reading Teacher Education 0 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Speech Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 11 3
English Language and Literature, General 6 3
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 41 2 49
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 12
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24 1
Physical Therapy/Therapist 49
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History 2 0
History, General 2 0
Legal professions and studies 0
Pre-Law Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Natural resources and conservation 1 3
Environmental Science 1
Natural Resources Management and Policy 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 35 18
Health and Physical Education, General 29
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18
Philosophy and religious studies 1 0
Christian Studies 0
Philosophy 1
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Physics, General 0
Psychology 27 7
Family Psychology 7
Psychology, General 27
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Security and protective services 9
Corrections 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Social sciences 13
Economics, General 2
Political Science and Government, General 7
Sociology 4
Theology and religious vocations 14 15
Bible/Biblical Studies 3
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 10
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 2
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 5
Religious/Sacred Music 3 0
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 5
Theology/Theological Studies 1
Youth Ministry 0
Visual and performing arts 15 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
Graphic Design 2
Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music Performance, General 1 0
Music Theory and Composition 0 0
Music, General 3
Piano and Organ 0 0
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments 0 0
Voice and Opera 3 0
 
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