Overview
Student Population
Located in Abilene, Texas, Hardin Simmons University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,308 prospective students applied, and 2,089 were granted admission. Of those admitted 454 enrolled in the school. 1,850 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 278 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $29,526 plus fees of $1,838. HSU is ranked 660 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Hardin Simmons University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#660 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#410 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Texas
#17 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#54 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1150 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,838 |
| Room and Board | $9,680 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,176 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,020 |
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% |
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.