In 2023, 118 students (34% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 62 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HSU.
The median SAT score is 1,095 with 550 SAT EBRW and 545 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 608 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at HSU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Hardin-Simmons University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at HSU
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
SAT Total | 1010 | 1095 | 1198 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 608 |
SAT Math | 510 | 545 | 590 |
ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |