Hardin-Simmons University

#24 in Texas

4-years Private College In Abilene, TX

Hardin-Simmons University (referred to as HSU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $31,686. The school has a total enrollment of 1,765 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Hardin-Simmons University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$31,686 (2023)
Acceptance Rate88.25%
Student Population1,765
Test Scores1,095 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate57%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $31,686 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $15,074 for academic year 2021-2022. Hardin-Simmons University offers the alternative tuition plans. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $21,790 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University is 88.25% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.14%. The average SAT score is 1,095 and the average ACT score is 21. Hardin-Simmons University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,765 students are attending at Hardin-Simmons University (1,347 undergraduate students). There are 104 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 78 part-time faculty working for Hardin-Simmons University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 287 (full-time) and 100 (part-time). The graduation rate at Hardin-Simmons University is 57% and transfer-out rate is 33%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Hardin-Simmons University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Hardin-Simmons University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Hardin-Simmons University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Hardin-Simmons University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers