Overview

Hardin-Simmons University is a University institution located in Abilene, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Box 16050
Abilene, TX  79698-0001
United States

Contact Mrs. Shannon West
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
Email: shannon.west@hsutx.edu
Phone: 325-670-1852

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Human Computer Interaction
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,308

Applied

2,089

Accepted

1,618

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,376

Females Applied

1,249

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

932

Males Applied

840

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.43

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	580
SAT Math		480	570
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,694

Private

Fees

992

Full-time student fees

10,634

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

34,519

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,632

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,768

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,438

Avg. Loan Aid

23,278

Avg. Grant Aid

9,125

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,618

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.46%
Black or African American	12.01%
White or Caucasian	54.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.69%
Asian	1.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.03%
Other	1.07%

Gender

Male (47.84%)

Female (52.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, All-School Sing and Western Heritage Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Student Ministries, Student Government, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Activities Board and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

206

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 104

Part-time - 102

Male - 109

Female - 98