Freed-Hardeman University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5957 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1670 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1584 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 56 | In Tennessee |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,878
- Graduates
- 416
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fhu.edu
Freed-Hardeman University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Freed-Hardeman University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 92% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,077 | 393 | 683 |
| Admissions | 976 | 363 | 612 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 268 | 118 | 150 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
375 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
505 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 934
or below
75% of them
had 1084
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Freed-Hardeman University are 934-1084 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
240 or 89%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Freed-Hardeman University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1819 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 273 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 8 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Freed-Hardeman University is $18,267 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,478 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,267 |
| $48-75K | $19,533 |
| $75-110K | $22,611 |
| $110K+ | $23,201 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,000 | $11,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,000 | $11,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,000 | $11,700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,240 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,540 |
| Room charge | $4,320 |
| Meal charge | $4,220 |
Freed-Hardeman University majors
Freed-Hardeman University has granted 282 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 85 master's across 21 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Freed-Hardeman University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 37 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 12 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 19 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 6 | ||
| General Studies | 20 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 16 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | |||
| Social Work | 14 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | 3 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 11 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | 5 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | |||
| Photography | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |||
| Acting | 3 | |||
| Business Statistics | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 2 | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 20 | 282 | 85 | 24 |
Freed-Hardeman University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 68% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Freed-Hardeman University has published 121 scientific papers with 694 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 17 |
| 2012 | 2 | 15 |
| 2013 | 4 | 23 |
| 2014 | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 4 | 16 |
| 2016 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | 6 | 14 |
| 2018 | 6 | 14 |
| 2019 | 5 | 86 |
| 2020 | 4 | 89 |
| 2021 | 6 | 63 |
| 2022 | 8 | 84 |
| 2023 | 14 | 84 |
| 2024 | 14 | 82 |
Notable alumni
-
Todd Farmer
- Occupations
- screenwriterAmway distributoractor
- Biography
-
Todd Farmer is an American screenwriter and actor known for his work in the horror genre. He wrote or co-wrote the story or screenplay for Jason X (2001), The Messengers (2007), My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009), and the action film Drive Angry (2011).
-
Carl Ray Russell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carl "Ray" Russell is an American politician, professor, and self-taught meteorologist. Russell is a current member of the Watauga County commission, and former member of the North Carolina General Assembly, who represented the State's 93rd House district (comprising Ashe and Watauga counties) from 2019 until 2021. He taught at Appalachian State University from 1991 until 2021, first in the Mathematics department and later in the Computer Science department.
General info
| Alternative names | FHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | Teaching How to Live and How to Make a Living |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 359 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 158 E Main St Henderson, Tennessee, 38340-2399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8003483481 |