Hardin Simmons University
Hardin–Simmons University (HSU) is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average net price: $19,555
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,350
- Graduation rate (150%): 46%
- Graduation rate (200%): 52%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 61%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $54,771
- Median earnings (8 years): $48,639
- Median earnings (6 years): $44,392
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Abilene, TX
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Hardin Simmons University include Business Administration and Management, Biology, Psychology.
- Business Administration and Management (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,112 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,931
- Biology (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,005 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,500
- Psychology (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,423 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,600
- Nursing (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $90,276 4 years after graduation
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,560 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Economics (14 bachelor's)
- Sport and Fitness Administration (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,560 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Multi- (11 bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,389 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,625
- Accounting (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,112 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,931
Degree mix: Business 27%, Computer Science 2%, Health 47%, Biological Sciences 11%, Psychology 10%, Communication 4%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Hardin Simmons University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,534 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $14,534
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,981
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $18,485
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $20,982
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $26,442
- In-state tuition and fees: $32,960
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $32,960
- Books and supplies: $1,226
- On-campus room and board: $11,500
- Off-campus room and board: $11,500
- Off-campus with family: $3,450
- Typical cost of attendance: $45,686
- Sticker vs net gap: 57%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 40%
- Federal loan recipients: 82%
- Average institutional grant: $19,711
- Average federal loan: $6,706
- Median debt at graduation: $24,711
Admissions
Hardin Simmons University admits 90% of applicants. Of students admitted, 12% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,479
- Admitted: 3,131
- Enrolled: 383
- Yield (first-choice signal): 12%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,350
- Women: 54%
- Commuter share (estimated): 21%
- Part-time undergraduates: 5%
- Age 25 and older: 6%
- Graduate students: 270
- Graduation rate: 46%
- Come back after freshman year: 65%
- First-generation: 31%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 40%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $80,794
- Associate professor salary: $70,835
- Assistant professor salary: $65,295
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,065
- Average SAT: 1,100
- Average ACT: 22
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Hardin Simmons University acceptance rate? Hardin Simmons University admits 90% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Hardin Simmons University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,534 a year after aid. Average net price is $19,555.
What majors does Hardin Simmons University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Biology, Psychology, Nursing, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
What is the average salary after Hardin Simmons University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,771 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Hardin Simmons University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 61% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 46%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Hardin Simmons University official site: https://hsutx.edu.