Overview
Enrollment
Hardin-Simmons University, established in 1891, occupies a 220-acre campus in Abilene, Texas, situated approximately 150 miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth. This private Baptist university maintains historic ties to the Baptist General Convention of Texas and features a mix of modern and traditional architectural styles, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic schools, with notable strengths in nursing, education, and theological studies through its Logsdon Seminary. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with multiple residential options including traditional dormitories and apartment-style housing. The HSU Cowboys compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the American Southwest Conference, with a particular emphasis on their tennis and basketball programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HSU is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hardin Simmons University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#748 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#485 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Texas
#20 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 968/1190 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 |
| Other Fees | $992 |
| Room and Board | $10,634 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,302 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,682 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 13% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225247 IPEDS survey data for Hardin Simmons University.
Current students may use the Hardin Simmons University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025