Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene TX 79698
(325) 670-1000

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,392 (1,934 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
83% / 17%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
82% / 18%
- In-State / Out-of-State
95% / 5%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$20,990
- Room & Board$6,282
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
81%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,841
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$35,429
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,816
- Students Admitted
633
(35%)
- Students Enrolled471
(26%)
- Average High School GPA3.64
- Students in top 10% of HS Class27%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-550
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
See More About Admissions »
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Agricultural Business and Management, General
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Speech Teacher Education
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Pre-Law Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Christian Studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Family Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Corrections
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Piano and Organ
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,816
- Students Admitted
633
(35%)
- Students Enrolled471
(26%)
- Average High School GPA3.64
- Students in top 10% of HS Class27%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class59%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class85%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-550
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$20,990
- Room & Board$6,282
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid81%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,841
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$35,429
- Federal Grants52%$1,998
- Pell Grants28%$2,868
- Other Federal Grants24%$1,005
- State & Local Grants51%$3,359
- Institutional Grants85%$5,899
- Federal Loans65%$4,795
- Non-Federal Loans12%$8,606
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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