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Tuition

$24,260

$24,260

not including room and board

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Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 978
Declined + 845
Total Received 1,823
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Private (nonprofit)

1,853

undergraduate students

448

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

49%

51%

male

female

1  :  13

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
3%
600-699
17%
500-599
39%
400-499
30%
300-399
10%
200-299
1%
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
38%
400-499
34%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
10%
500-599
33%
400-499
39%
300-399
14%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
30%
18-23
42%
12-17
20%
6-11
1%
30-36
5%
24-29
38%
18-23
44%
12-17
12%
Below 6
1%
30-36
6%
24-29
32%
18-23
54%
12-17
8%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Biology
  3. Nursing
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School Facts

Hardin-Simmons, founded in 1891, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Its 220-acre campus is located in Abilene, 150 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,301
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada)
CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6268
ACT 4096

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Abilene, TX

220-acre, urban campus in Abilene,TX (population: 118,117). Served by air and bus; major airport serves Dallas/Ft. Worth (150 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Hardin–Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-0001

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
44%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 3% of male students
 
4 sororities 5% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
54%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
17%
500-599
39%
400-499
30%
300-399
10%
200-299
1%
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
38%
400-499
34%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
10%
500-599
33%
400-499
39%
300-399
14%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
30%
18-23
42%
12-17
20%
6-11
1%
30-36
5%
24-29
38%
18-23
44%
12-17
12%
Below 6
1%
30-36
6%
24-29
32%
18-23
54%
12-17
8%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Religious affiliation/commitment

Not Considered

Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 978
Declined + 845
Total Received 1,823

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Admissions Contact

Vicki House
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 877 464-7889
F: 325 671-2115
enroll@hsutx.edu

Cost

Tuition $22,350
Room 3,400
Board 3,392
Additional fees 1,110
Books & supplies 800
Total $31,052
Average Financial Aid - 20,933
Total with Avg. Aid $10,119

Financial Aid

69%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$20,933

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,742,211
State $1,818,068
Institutional
Other external
Total $4,560,279

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $13,162,212
Other external $597,749
Total $13,759,961

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 877 464-7889
F: 325 670-5822
financialaid@hsutx.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Bridget Moore
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
bnmoore@hsutx.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American Southwest Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Cowboys and Cowgirls
School colors
purple and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Backpacking, Handball, Kayaking, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Tennis

Club Sports - Women's

Backpacking, Handball, Kayaking, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Miniature Golf, Pickleball, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

John Neese (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Shanna Briggs (women's)
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Athletic Training
Bible
Biblical Studies
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Broadcasting
Business
Business Administration/Generalist
Business Administration/Sports Management
Business Education
Chemistry
Church Music
Computer Science
Counseling/Human Development
Criminal Justice
Divinity
Economics
Education
Education in Leadership
English
Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Family Ministry
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Psychology
Finance
Geology
Gifted/Talented Education
Graphic Design
History
Information Systems
Kinesiology/Sport/Recreation
Management
Marketing
Mass Media
Mathematics
Ministry
Missions
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Theory/Composition
Nursing
Nursing Education
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations/Advertising
Reading Specialist
Religion
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication
Speech/Language Pathology
Theatre
Theology
Youth Ministry

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Biology
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,301

total students

96%

4%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

81%

1,853
students

Female
51%
950

Male
49%
903

Graduate

19%

448
students

Female
51%
229

Male
49%
219

undergraduateFull-time

87%

1,622
students

Female
53%
845

Male
47%
777

undergraduatePart-time

13%

231
students

Female
46%
105

Male
54%
126

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

66%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: 30 days prior to start of semester

Spring: 30 days prior to start of semester

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented China
Guatemala
Hong Kong
India
Malaysia
Nigeria
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Other

International Student Contact

Jim Jones
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services
325 670-1207
jjones@hsutx.edu

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