Hardin-Simmons University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4821 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1349 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1272 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #64 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #3626 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,347
- Graduates
- 418
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,314 | 973 | 1,341 |
| Admissions | 2,042 | 816 | 1,226 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 349 | 170 | 179 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,004 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
179 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1198
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hardin-Simmons University are 1010-1198 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 18%
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 | 1000 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 422 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 193 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (2%) |
| Asian | 35 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hardin-Simmons University is $22,636 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 | $17,301 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,307 |
| $48-75K | $19,074 |
| $75-110K | $23,080 |
| $110K+ | $28,070 |
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 | 1,306 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,960 |
| Room charge | $5,060 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Hardin-Simmons University majors
Hardin-Simmons University has granted 334 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 137 master's across 15 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 | 45 | 19 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | 28 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 28 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 20 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 13 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 10 | 2 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 11 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 6 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 6 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Social Work | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Christian Studies | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 334 | 137 | 43 |
Hardin-Simmons University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 52% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hardin-Simmons University has published 281 scientific papers with 2,463 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, History, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 25 |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4 | 23 |
| 1995 | 1 | 19 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 25 |
| 1998 | 17 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 |
| 2001 | 4 | 22 |
| 2002 | 3 | 18 |
| 2003 | 5 | 20 |
| 2004 | 7 | 28 |
| 2005 | 8 | 38 |
| 2006 | 9 | 35 |
| 2007 | 9 | 36 |
| 2008 | 5 | 72 |
| 2009 | 2 | 80 |
| 2010 | 8 | 97 |
| 2011 | 5 | 98 |
| 2012 | 7 | 120 |
| 2013 | 6 | 145 |
| 2014 | 6 | 145 |
| 2015 | 4 | 154 |
| 2016 | 8 | 125 |
| 2017 | 7 | 111 |
| 2018 | 10 | 122 |
| 2019 | 11 | 138 |
| 2020 | 9 | 127 |
| 2021 | 10 | 152 |
| 2022 | 1 | 121 |
| 2023 | 4 | 130 |
Hardin-Simmons University alumni
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Dan Blocker
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
- 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
- film actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Fess Elisha Parker Jr., was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of the titular 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 50 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 | 312 |
| 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 |