Freed-Hardeman University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5651 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1561 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1475 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 56 | In Tennessee |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,873
- Graduates
- 433
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult 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 | 60% | 61% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,302 | 484 | 818 |
| Admissions | 777 | 293 | 484 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 283 | 145 | 138 |
365 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
528 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 952
or below
75% of them
had 1087
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Freed-Hardeman University are 952-1087 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
254 or 90%
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 | 1784 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 292 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 142 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 49 (2%) |
| Asian | 27 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Freed-Hardeman University is $20,178 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 | $20,988 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,788 |
| $48-75K | $19,639 |
| $75-110K | $21,308 |
| $110K+ | $23,618 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,620 | $11,970 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,620 | $11,970 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,620 | $11,970 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,318 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,740 |
| Room charge | $4,420 |
| Meal charge | $4,320 |
Freed-Hardeman University majors
Freed-Hardeman University has granted 410 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 137 master's across 21 programs, and 30 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Freed-Hardeman University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | 16 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | |||
| Psychology, General | 29 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 20 | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 8 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 21 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 11 | ||
| General Studies | 16 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | |||
| Photography | 15 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 6 | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 7 | 3 | ||
| Business Statistics | 7 | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 5 | 3 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 | 4 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |||
| Acting | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 22 | 410 | 137 | 30 |
Freed-Hardeman University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Freed-Hardeman University has published 133 scientific papers with 855 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Chemistry, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 | 84 |
| 2024 | 14 | 84 |
| 2025 | 13 | 205 |
Notable alumni
-
Todd Farmer
- Occupations
- Amway distributoractorscreenwriter
- 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 | 399 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 158 E Main St Henderson, Tennessee, 38340-2399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8003483481 |