Overview
Enrollment
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 2,125 prospective students applied, and 2,010 were granted admission. Of those admitted 388 enrolled in the school. 1,736 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 201 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $29,526 plus fees of $2,160. HSU is ranked 728 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HSU is rated within the lower 41% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#728 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#465 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Texas
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#57 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1170 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| 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 | $2,160 |
| Room and Board | $9,980 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,231 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,957 |
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.