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Hardin-Simmons University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Hardin-Simmons University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
90%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹30,95,998Out-of-state
Students
1,283Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Hardin–Simmons University (HSU) is a private university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Admissions planning estimate

90% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 55%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.53%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 96.5% (2,367/2,452; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

90 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,631
Offered a place 3,130
Enrolled 383

12.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1190
4001600
ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹42,91,377 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹30,95,998
  • Housing₹10,80,218
  • Books & supplies₹1,15,161
Sticker price ₹42,91,377
After aid (average) ₹18,36,840

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹30,95,998
Out-of-state ₹30,95,998

Average aid awarded: ₹10,45,369 a year.

Outcomes and support

64.9%
Retention
46%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
4%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 54.6%
Hispanic 25.6%
African American 10.4%
Multiracial 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Unknown 0.5%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Computer Interactionbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate90%
Total Applicants3631
Admitted Applicants3130
Enrolled Applicants383
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹30,95,998
Out-of-State Tuition₹30,95,998
Average Housing Cost₹10,80,218
Books & Supplies₹1,15,161
Average Net Price₹18,36,840
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹10,45,369
Out-of-State Students4%

Student Body Diversity

African American10.44%
Asian1.25%
Hispanic25.64%
White54.64%
Multiracial3.9%
Native American0.39%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International3.2%
Unknown Race0.47%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate46.04%
Retention Rate64.87%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1283

Contact

Street Address2200 Hickory St
ZIP Code79601
Phone(325) 670-1206
Websitehttps://www.hsutx.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/