HSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.00%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $32,960
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at HSU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,665, including 148 online students
- 1,291 Undergraduate, 374 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.4% men, 53.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 33%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 66 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
HSU Overview
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The HSU's tuition & fees is $32,960 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,237.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,665 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
HSU's acceptance rate is 90.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.23%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 22.
HSU ranked 53rd in Texas Colleges rankings. Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hardin-Simmons University is $32,960. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,110.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $34,285 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,146.
| Undergraduate | $32,960 |
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| Graduate | $15,110 |
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| Undergraduate | $34,285 |
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| Graduate | $15,146 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Hardin-Simmons University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at HSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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