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 Management And Strategic Communications	×
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
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	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
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	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Psychology	×
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 And Corrections, General	×
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

3,631

Applied

3,130

Accepted

1,291

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,261

Females Applied

2,002

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,332

Males Applied

1,128

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	510	600
SAT Math	-	500	590
ACT Composite	-	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,200

Private

Fees

1,060

Full-time student fees

11,600

Room & board

5,640

Room only

Financial Aid

38,535

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,020

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,999

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,126

Avg. Loan Aid

25,423

Avg. Grant Aid

11,129

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,291

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25.68%
Black or African American	10.43%
White or Caucasian	54.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.89%
Other	0.47%

Gender

Male (50.43%)

Female (49.57%)

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	65%

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

154

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 97

Part-time - 57

Male - 71

Female - 83