About Hardin-Simmons University

Founded in 1891, Hardin-Simmons University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,708 full time undergraduate students, and 497 full time graduate students.

The Hardin-Simmons University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 135 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hardin-Simmons University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate87%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range920-1140
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at HSU are considered Less Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 34 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hardin-Simmons University.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
44%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
31%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
44%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
31%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
31%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    41 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    30 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    45 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    46 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    46 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    46 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    46 Students rated local services 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    46 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hardin-Simmons University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hardin-Simmons University?

15 Students rated Hardin-Simmons University

Azaria - 01/23/2020

Hardin-Simmons University is my dream college. I have visited about 5 times and each time it's different when walking on campus. The academics are great and everyone is so nice. The staff are always helpful and it is a great Christian environment to be in.

Aaron - 05/24/2019

Hardin-Simmons University has been a good school to begin my musical studies, but the school has become a business rather than an institution focused on education as a high priority. This past year, a multitude of departments received faculty cuts and budget cuts due to bad management in past years and currently. Five of my main professors (out of the seven) for my degree plan were let go and not replaced, so I am transferring to a different University to finish my degree. If these cuts would not have happened, I would have stayed and finished my degree at Hardin-Simmons University.

abigayil - 05/18/2019

Hardin-Simmons is a great school. There's small class so there's adequate opportunities for help if needed. Students are always involved in something and easily make new friends. There is a pet goose named Gilbert, and every year there is a big birthday party thrown for him. Stereotypes and cliques still exist, as does everywhere in the world, but it is kept to a minimum as everyone is accepting towards one another.

Maria - 04/23/2019

Hardin-Simmons University is a small campus that makes a huge impact on those who step foot into the school. It is culturally, mentally, spiritually, and academically open-minded. Anyone is welcome. Since the campus has a small population, you can see it in the classrooms and it is absolutely amazing. This gives me and other students the opportunity to really get to know our professors on a more personal level when we meet with them. The faculty/staff here are always so helpful and have a great attitude when someone needs help with absolutely anything. My friends here at Hardin-Simmons have become my family. It is my home away from home.

Hardin-Simmons University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hardin-Simmons University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hardin-Simmons University is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would definitely tell myself that it does not matter how well you do in high school (to a certain degree) because college is a whole different ball game. I also tell myself to never get discouraged.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The mission of Hardin - Simmons is to provide a great education with skilled professors and a friendly, faith oriented environment. I think that is the greatest thing about this university.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    There are alot of things; Cowboy Football, Cowboy Band, an Eduacation enlightened with Faith. HSU is a great place to go, I like it, I just wish there was more scholarship money out there.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The chapel here is amazing. Its a unique experience every time you go.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Plainview High School provided a solid education, but lacked in some areas. We had a great number of students for the size of our building. There were many female students pregnant, fathers/soon to be fathers, gangs and uncaring students throughout school. The school is 72{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} hispanic/mexican, 24{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white, and 4{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} black students. It's tough being the minority in a hispanic/mexican majority town. Sure, the school held great memories, but everyone I spoke to agrees, "we have to get out of here." I concur with their statements. I felt relief to move to Abilene in the fall.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would say the activity on the weekends are very low because it seems as if everyone is home.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The Dorms/On campus living conditions.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    There are two kinds of students here; the quiet thoughtull kind and the outspoken curious kind.

    Read all 5 answers

  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Students who long to grow as an individual and want an education enlightened by faith. Hardin-Simmons is a small university where teachers care about you and your education. They will go to great lengths to see you succeed!

    Read all 5 answers

  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That abundance of resources available.

    Read all 4 answers

  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If your not looking for an education just a college to party at Hardin-Simmons is not your college.

    Read all 4 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors are easily accessible, the campus if the most beautiful spot in Abilene, and there is always something fun to do. God moves in amazing ways on this campus and my life has been forever changed here.

    Read all 4 answers

Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

1,708

Total Undergrad Enrollment

497

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

95%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

46%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
17%
% White or Caucasian
66%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Hardin-Simmons University receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 59% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$25,830

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$8,138

Room and Board

34,768

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,349
$30 - $48K
$17,446
$48 - $75K
$24,681
$75 - $110K
$34,146
$110K & UP
$35,218

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