Hardin-Simmons University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4904 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1362 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1285 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #2319 of 3,929 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,283
- Graduates
- 372
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.hsutx.edu
Hardin-Simmons University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hardin-Simmons University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% 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 | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 2,452 | 1,021 | 1,431 |
| Admissions | 2,367 | 979 | 1,388 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 353 | 196 | 157 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
846 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
146 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
101 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 968
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 968-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 929 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 407 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 165 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (2%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hardin-Simmons University is $21,321 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 | $14,534 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,981 |
| $48-75K | $18,485 |
| $75-110K | $20,982 |
| $110K+ | $26,442 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,694 | $14,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,694 | $14,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,694 | $14,310 |
| Fee in-district | $992 | $764 |
| Fee in-state | $992 | $764 |
| Fee out-of-state | $992 | $764 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,200 |
| Room charge | $5,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Hardin-Simmons University majors
Hardin-Simmons University has granted 280 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 132 master's across 14 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 18 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 7 | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 9 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 8 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 3 | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | ||
| Christian Studies | 2 | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 3 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 280 | 132 | 47 |
Hardin-Simmons University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hardin-Simmons University has published 312 scientific papers with 3,499 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Biology, Psychology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 20 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 |
| 1994 | 3 | 23 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 30 |
| 1998 | 18 | 16 |
| 1999 | 10 | 20 |
| 2000 | 4 | 21 |
| 2001 | 4 | 30 |
| 2002 | 3 | 29 |
| 2003 | 6 | 38 |
| 2004 | 10 | 44 |
| 2005 | 8 | 47 |
| 2006 | 11 | 52 |
| 2007 | 7 | 61 |
| 2008 | 6 | 88 |
| 2009 | 3 | 101 |
| 2010 | 9 | 123 |
| 2011 | 8 | 137 |
| 2012 | 6 | 156 |
| 2013 | 5 | 194 |
| 2014 | 5 | 164 |
| 2015 | 6 | 180 |
| 2016 | 6 | 133 |
| 2017 | 12 | 153 |
| 2018 | 11 | 157 |
| 2019 | 12 | 198 |
| 2020 | 10 | 188 |
| 2021 | 10 | 248 |
| 2022 | 1 | 182 |
| 2023 | 6 | 219 |
| 2024 | 6 | 164 |
Hardin-Simmons University alumni
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Dan Blocker
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series Bonanza.
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Stedman Graham
- Occupations
- businesspersonwriter
- Biography
-
Stedman Graham Jr. is an American educator, author, businessman, and public speaker. He is the long-term partner of Oprah Winfrey.
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Fess Parker
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actorsinger
- Biography
-
Fess Elisha Parker Jr. was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of the title characters in the Walt Disney television miniseries Davy Crockett (1954–55; ABC) and the television series Daniel Boone (1964–70; NBC).
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Doyle Brunson
- Occupations
- writerpoker player
- Biography
-
Doyle Frank Brunson was an American poker player who played professionally for over 60 years. He was a two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, a Poker Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of several books on poker.
General info
| Alternative names | Hardin-Simmons HSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | An Education Enlightened by Faith |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 311 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2200 Hickory Abilene, Texas, 79698-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 125,000 |
| Phone | 3256701000 |