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Hardin-Simmons University

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Rating

Private

Type

2,555

Students

$28,390

Tuition

84%

Acceptance

#1334

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Abilene, TX

2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-0001

Hardin-Simmons University is a small private institution located in Abilene, TX ranked 65th in Texas. It has a total of 1,850 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 83.78% acceptance rate. Hardin-Simmons University offers 105 different majors and is best known for its Science Teacher Education program, which is ranked 21st in the United States. With an annual tuition of $28,390 per year, Hardin-Simmons University is reasonably expensive. 46.98% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make about $43,300 per year, which is 4% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$30,140
Above Average

Hardin-Simmons University

$30,140

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,346

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,236

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

84%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Hardin-Simmons University

84%

National

69%
Sat

963 - 1150

49% of students submit

Admissions Yield

26%

ACT

16 - 23

51% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

1,850Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

47%

In-state

83%

Female

53%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

6%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Business Administration and Management, General6% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5% Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies78% Others

10% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

5% Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

78% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

10%

54 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

6%

34 Graduates

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

5%

28 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

27 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

22 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

4%

20 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

18 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

3%

17 Graduates

Divinity/Ministry

3%

16 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

204,998

Academic Spend per Student

$11,549

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,800/Year

Hardin-Simmons University

$36,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$43,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

46%