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Hardin-Simmons University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1066th overall and 34th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$25,184 |
| Admission
Success rate |
48% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1150 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,367 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 280th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.41 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.41 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.29 |
| Larceny-theft | 24 | 9.86 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 32 | 13.14 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Hardin-Simmons University?
Ranks 1155th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $16,050 | $16,050 | $16,050 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $896 | $896 | $896 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $535 | $535 | $535 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,810 | $9,810 | $9,810 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $835 | $835 | $835 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $545 | $545 | $545 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $25,184 | $25,184 | $25,184 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,184 | $25,184 | $25,184 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $20,234 | $20,234 | $20,234 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $9,810 | $9,810 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $835 | $835 |
| Other Degree — Tuition | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| Other Degree — Required Fees | $835 | $835 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $14,426 |
$14,426 |
$14,426 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,215 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,538 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,215 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,538 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,538 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 1,757 (767 male / 990 female) |
| Admitted | 839 (282 male / 353 female) |
| Admission rate | 48% |
| First-time Enrollment | 465 (217 male / 248 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 465 (217 male / 248 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,367 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Hardin-Simmons University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Hardin-Simmons University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | American Southwest Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | American Southwest Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | American Southwest Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 528th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 67% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 667th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 75% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 570 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 930 / 1150 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,097 |
| Meals per Week | 18 |
| Room Fee | $2,602 |
| Board Fee | $2,348 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Hardin-Simmons University Ranks 571st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,839 | 122 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,659 | 212 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,369 | 411 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,843 | 351 | |
| Any financial aid type | 434 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 8 | 3 | 11 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 72 | 47 | 119 |
Hispanic | 92 | 117 | 209 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 13 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 13 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 750 | 984 | 1,734 |
Race Unknown | 114 | 141 | 255 |
| Total | 1,049 | 1,318 | 2,367 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Hardin-Simmons University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 12 | 3 | 15 |
Hispanic | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 148 | 190 | 338 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 180 | 208 | 388 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 19 | 33 | |
| 9 | 23 | 32 | |
| 11 | 20 | 31 | |
| 10 | 19 | 29 | |
| 20 | 7 | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Hardin-Simmons University Ranks 1524th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,246 ($57,452 male / $48,052 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 129 (85 male / 44 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 47 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,471,286 |
Hardin-Simmons University Summary
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Hardin-Simmons University Hardin-Simmons University (or HSU) is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas. Message Doctrinal distinctives Autonomy of the local church Priesthood of believers Two ordinances Individual soul liberty Separation of church and state Two offices People John Smyth Thomas Helwys Jimmy Carter Related organizations Seminaries Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Baptist Studies Program – Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University Campbell University Divinity School Baptist Studies Program – Candler School of Theology at Emory University Central Baptist Theological Seminary Baptist House of Studies – Duke Divinity School at Duke University Baptist University of the Americas International Baptist Theological Seminary of the European Baptist Federation M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University Logsdon School of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University Baylor University|George W.
Hardin-Simmons University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Hardin-Simmons University is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, New York Semester, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, United Nations Semester and Washington Semester. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Hardin-Simmons University.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music History/Literature, Music Management/Merchandising, Music Theory/Composition, Stringed Instruments
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- Popular majors:
- eighteen percent education, thirteen percent business per marketing, nine percent health professions, eight percent biology, eight percent parks and recreation, eight percent visual and performing arts, seven percent psychology, six percent communications per journalism, five percent security and protective services, five percent theology and religious vocations
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Science, Marketing Management
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Corrections, Police Science
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Computer Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Speech Teacher Education
- Communications & Journalism:
- Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio/Television
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Chem/Phys/Molecular Biology
- History:
- History – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
Other additional expenses amounted to $1,000 Costs per credit hour $495 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid. Further, for international students, the application fee is 50. Instead, for non-international students, tutition fees are $15,626 Room & Board (on-campus) $4,580 Additional estimated expenses $1,000 Costs per credit hour $495 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $495 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Hardin-Simmons University Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee and fifty dollars online application fee. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 66% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were three hundred and eighty-two total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and fifty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted.
The regular application due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of March. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of March.
Hardin-Simmons University Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Job Skills and Leadership. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Job Skills and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at forty-four percent scholarships per grants and fifty-six percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Hardin-Simmons University Students
Hardin-Simmons University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Furthermore, the student body consists of ninety-seven percent in-state students, three percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty percent women, fifty percent men, twenty-one percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-seven percent in top half of graduating class, fifty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, six percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, nine hundred and eighty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, four hundred and thirty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and sixty-two graduate enrollment. Again, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Baptist, Coed, where 66 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. On the whole, the school is located 150 miles from Fort Worth.Further, the university has many unique facilites such as rare and fine book room, observatory.
Hardin-Simmons University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Handball
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Volleyball















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