Hardin-Simmons University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4574 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1278 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1203 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #61 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 3 | In Abilene |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,618
- Graduates
- 510
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,308 | 932 | 1,376 |
| Admissions | 2,089 | 840 | 1,249 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 450 | 246 | 204 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
1,135 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
259 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
237 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 960-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
205 or 45%
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
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1212 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 464 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 244 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (3%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,956 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,979 |
| $48-75K | $19,354 |
| $75-110K | $21,557 |
| $110K+ | $26,584 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,526 | $12,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,526 | $12,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,526 | $12,870 |
| Fee in-district | $1,838 | $1,450 |
| Fee in-state | $1,838 | $1,450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,838 | $1,450 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,184 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,140 |
| Room charge | $4,600 |
| Meal charge | $5,540 |
Hardin-Simmons University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | 23 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 29 | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 25 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 28 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 4 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Management | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 336 | 189 | 42 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 49% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 23 |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0 | 11 |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 | 16 |
| 2004 | 5 | 22 |
| 2005 | 4 | 44 |
| 2006 | 5 | 47 |
| 2007 | 2 | 57 |
| 2008 | 1 | 66 |
| 2009 | 2 | 64 |
| 2010 | 4 | 60 |
| 2011 | 4 | 95 |
| 2012 | 6 | 87 |
| 2013 | 3 | 128 |
| 2014 | 3 | 101 |
| 2015 | 2 | 104 |
| 2016 | 8 | 98 |
| 2017 | 3 | 104 |
| 2018 | 8 | 100 |
| 2019 | 7 | 101 |
| 2020 | 7 | 112 |
| 2021 | 2 | 132 |
Hardin-Simmons University alumni
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Dan Blocker
- Occupations
- television actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the long-running NBC Western television series Bonanza.
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Stedman Graham
- Occupations
- writerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Stedman Graham 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
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Fess Elisha Parker Jr., was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1954–1955 TV miniseries, which aired on ABC, and as Daniel Boone in an NBC television series from 1964 to 1970. He was also known as a winemaker and resort owner-operator.
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Doyle Brunson
- Occupations
- writerpoker player
- Biography
-
Doyle F. Brunson is a retired American poker player who played professionally for over 50 years. He is 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 | 320 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (915) 670 1267 |