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Hardin-Simmons University Teaching Programs

Hardin-Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Hardin-Simmons University Rankings

Hardin-Simmons University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#85 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#119 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#1464 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Hardin-Simmons University?

Get in touch with Hardin-Simmons University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-0001
Phone:	3256701000
Website:	www.hsutx.edu/
Admissions:	www.hsutx.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid/

How Do I Get Into Hardin-Simmons University?

You can apply to Hardin-Simmons University online at: https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu/

Hardin-Simmons University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hardin-Simmons University

This is what Hardin-Simmons University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hardin-Simmons University?

Hardin-Simmons University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 600. Math scores were between 500 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Hardin-Simmons University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,288	1,129	88%
Women	2,191	2,002	91%

Can I Afford Hardin-Simmons University?

The average net price after aid at Hardin-Simmons University is $21,031. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,920
In-State Fees	$1,040
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,920
Out-of-State Fees	$1,040
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,960
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,960

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 28% of students at Hardin-Simmons University receive some form of financial aid (353 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Hardin-Simmons University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,237 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,423.

Student Loan Debt

82% of Hardin-Simmons University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,706 per year.

Hardin-Simmons University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 466 students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University. Hardin-Simmons University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,275 undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hardin-Simmons University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	132
Hispanic	326
White	698
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	49
Non-Resident	40

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	354
Washington	4
Colorado	2
Nebraska	2
Oklahoma	2

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Hardin-Simmons University Graduate Student Diversity

372 of Hardin-Simmons University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Hardin-Simmons University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hardin-Simmons University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	66
White	233
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	11

Online Learning at Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

692 undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University took at least one online class — of those, 26 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 37 students took at least one online class and 122 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Hardin-Simmons University

These teaching majors are available at Hardin-Simmons University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	12	—	—	12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hardin-Simmons University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.