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Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Open
- Average net price
- $19,731
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $56,313
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hardin-Simmons University is a private nonprofit college in Abilene, TX with 1,283 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1108 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,731 per year ($13,040 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,313 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,452
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,367
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–600
200800
SAT Math500–590
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Hardin-Simmons University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $48,315
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $34,260
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,040
- $30–48k$13,887
- $48–75k$14,153
- $75–110k$20,601
- $110k+$26,135
Get a personal estimate with Hardin-Simmons University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $56,313
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,283
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White55%
- Hispanic26%
- Black10%
- Asian1%
Hardin-Simmons University FAQ
What is Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate?+
Hardin-Simmons University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1108.
What ACT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Hardin-Simmons University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hardin-Simmons University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,452 students applied to Hardin-Simmons University and 2,367 were admitted; 356 enrolled.
Does Hardin-Simmons University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Hardin-Simmons University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hardin-Simmons University require an essay?+
Hardin-Simmons University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hardin-Simmons University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $48,315 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,731.
What is Hardin-Simmons University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 225247 · How we use this data
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