Hardin-Simmons University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4786 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1333 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1255 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #2408 of 3,992 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,291
- Graduates
- 374
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 3,479 | 1,288 | 2,191 |
| Admissions | 3,131 | 1,129 | 2,002 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 383 | 215 | 168 |
729 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
148 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 1010-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 19-26 (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 | 943 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 397 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 156 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (2%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hardin-Simmons University is $19,811 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 | $13,822 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,190 |
| $48-75K | $17,248 |
| $75-110K | $18,182 |
| $110K+ | $25,639 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,920 | $14,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,920 | $14,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,920 | $14,310 |
| Fee in-district | $1,040 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $1,040 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,040 | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,065 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,500 |
| Room charge | $5,600 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Hardin-Simmons University majors
Hardin-Simmons University has granted 262 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 110 master's across 10 programs, and 43 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 | 37 | 14 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | 18 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 25 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 9 | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 7 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | 3 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Christian Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | 2 | |
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 262 | 110 | 43 |
Hardin-Simmons University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hardin-Simmons University has published 314 scientific papers with 3,621 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Biology, History, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 192 |
| 2014 | 5 | 165 |
| 2015 | 6 | 180 |
| 2016 | 6 | 133 |
| 2017 | 12 | 153 |
| 2018 | 11 | 157 |
| 2019 | 12 | 199 |
| 2020 | 10 | 188 |
| 2021 | 10 | 248 |
| 2022 | 1 | 182 |
| 2023 | 6 | 219 |
| 2024 | 6 | 166 |
| 2025 | 2 | 151 |
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 businessman and author. He is the long-term partner of Oprah Winfrey.
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Fess Parker
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorsingerfilm actor
- 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 | 327 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2200 Hickory Abilene, Texas, 79698-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 125,000 |
| Phone | 3256701000 |