Hardin-Simmons University
- 4 Year
- ABILENE, TX
Hardin-Simmons University
- grade C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- ABILENE, TX
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 404 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
American Southwest Conference
From Hardin-Simmons University
You’ll never find another place like Hardin-Simmons University. We are a Christian university in Abilene, Texas, with 130 years of history and traditions that aren’t matched at any other school - and that gives HSU a personality as big as the West Texas horizon.
Our students have big dreams, and HSU exists to instill the knowledge and nurture the confidence to identify and fulfill those dreams. You will matter at HSU, and you will matter to us when you go into the world.
There aren’t any crowds for you to get lost in at HSU. You will be pushed to do your best, but you’ll always have assistance to achieve it.
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Hardin-Simmons University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Range
970-1170
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$23,337 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,576 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses85%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses80%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business44 Graduates
- Biology34 Graduates
- Psychology24 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science20 Graduates
- Accounting14 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management14 Graduates
- Elementary Education10 Graduates
- Finance10 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities10 Graduates
- Computer Programming9 Graduates
New Engineering Program!
Hardin-Simmons will offer a mechanical engineering degree beginning in the fall of 2023. Skilled engineers are always in high demand in every major industry around the world. Earning your engineering degree from Hardin-Simmons University will prepare you to enter this ever-growing field with the skills, imagination, and knowledge to shape the future.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,412 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
64
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
40%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 39 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 53 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responsesHardin-Simmons University Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 404 reviews
Hardin-Simmons University is one of the best-kept secrets in Texas - but it shouldn't be! Everyone should know about Hardin-Simmons. The high-quality education is everywhere, and I was provided many hands-on experiences that were integral to my development as a professional in my field. It would have been nearly impossible to get those same opportunities at a larger, more "prestigious" school. But to top it all off, my experience was truly made by the wonderful people at HSU, in and outside the classroom. The personal relationships I developed with my classmates and professors kept me going throughout my time there. Knowing that there were so many people supporting me through a faith-filled foundation made my experience at HSU worth it ten-times over. If you're looking for a place to get the education you need while also being known and loved for who you are, then Hardin-Simmons University is the school for you.
Hi! I love Hardin-Simmons University! I enjoyed my time on campus and the friends I made. What made me love Hardn-Simmons was not the campus itself, but the people on it. Everyone is super friendly and supportive. It is easy to build community on campus if you're involved. The campus is beautiful and currently under construction to provide new opportunities for students. I looking forward to exciting new additions to campus!
For me, HSU was the right place at the right time in my life. Coming out of high school, I used a false sense of confidence and humor to cover my insecurity. The relationships that I built at HSU helped me fully understand my identity in Christ as well as how I "fit" in the world. Along with the skills learned in the classroom, my experience at HSU allowed me to be self-assured as I moved into the workforce. Of course, not everything was absolutely perfect, but I genuinely felt loved and appreciated for who I was and who I was becoming. I will forever be grateful to HSU for investing in my life!