Hardin-Simmons University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,303
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Abilene, Texas, Hardin-Simmons is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Hardin-Simmons is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Hardin-Simmons is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hardin-Simmons do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,686

Cost of attendance at Hardin-Simmons University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,686

Cost of attendance at Hardin-Simmons University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Hardin-Simmons University received on average $21,576 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,576

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	213	47%	$4,458	$949,554
Other Federal Grant	397	88%	$3,060	$1,214,746
State Grant/Scholarships	277	62%	$3,659	$1,013,452
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	446	99%	$16,581	$7,394,914
Total Grant & Scholarships	446	99%	$21,576	$9,623,112

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hardin-Simmons University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hardin-Simmons University students is 51.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

51.6%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 61.9% 13 students
white 53.6% 151 students
hispanic 42.0% 29 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 59.1% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Southwest Conference
Baseball American Southwest Conference
Basketball American Southwest Conference
Track and Cross Country American Southwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hardin-Simmons University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hardin-Simmons University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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