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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 2,189 prospective students applied, and 1,834 were granted admission. Of those admitted 479 enrolled in the school. 1,944 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 400 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $28,390 plus fees of $1,750. HSU is ranked 646 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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HSU is rated within the lower 47% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#646 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#436 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Texas
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 963/1150 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.63 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,750 |
| Room and Board | $9,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,176 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,346 |
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.