Overview
Enrollment
Freed-Hardeman University is a private Christian institution located in Henderson, Tennessee, approximately 85 miles east of Memphis. Founded in 1869 as Henderson Male Institute and later renamed, the university maintains strong ties to the Churches of Christ and operates from a traditional campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around the Old Main Hall. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges, with notable strengths in Bible studies, education, and business. Freed-Hardeman requires students to live on campus through their junior year and maintains a residential campus environment, with most students participating in daily chapel services. The university competes in NAIA athletics as the Lions, primarily in the Mid-South Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Freed-Hardeman University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Freed Hardeman University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#816 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#513 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#17 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 934/1084 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $8,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,590 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| General Studies | 13% |
| Business | 12% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 11% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220215 IPEDS survey data for Freed Hardeman University.
Current students may use the Freed Hardeman University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025