Hardin Simmons University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Abilene, TX
5.0 1 review

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,665

Location Abilene, Texas
Website hsutx.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hardin-Simmons University, established in 1891, occupies a 220-acre campus in Abilene, Texas, situated approximately 150 miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth. This private Baptist university maintains historic ties to the Baptist General Convention of Texas and features a mix of modern and traditional architectural styles, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic schools, with notable strengths in nursing, education, and theological studies through its Logsdon Seminary. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with multiple residential options including traditional dormitories and apartment-style housing. The HSU Cowboys compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the American Southwest Conference, with a particular emphasis on their tennis and basketball programs.

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Ratings

HSU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1190
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.43

Acceptance Rate

90%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,960

Costs for Hardin Simmons University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$32,960
Books and Supplies		$1,226
Other Fees		$1,040
Room and Board		$11,500
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,450
Total One Year Cost		$50,176

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hardin Simmons University are Business, Education, and Biology. 17% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 9% in Biology.