School Overview
Baptist University Hardin-Simons University is a private, coeducation university located in Abilene, Texas. Hardin-Simons University, also known as HSU, is fully accredited and offers 72 undergraduate degree programs. HSU also offers about 26 graduate degrees programs. Dentistry, engineering, medicine, law, pharmacology, physical therapy and seminary are some of the pre-professional programs offered at the university. At the doctorate level, Hardin-Simmons offers degrees in business as well as theology and religious vocations.
The average annual enrollment at Hardin-Simmons is just over 2,200 students. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. Students come from various Christian denominations and diverse backgrounds.
Hardin-Simmons University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (325) 670-1000 |
| Website: | https://www.hsutx.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu/ |
| Address: | 2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-0001 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,324 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,564 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,140 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,140 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $19,525 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Hardin-Simmons University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 15 | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 5 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 6 | |||
| Grand total | 3 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hardin-Simmons University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $30,140 |
| Out-of-state | $30,140 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,405 |
| Out-of-state | $13,405 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 480 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 480 | 100% | $19,525 |
| Student loan aid | 313 | 65% | $7,366 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,696 | 96% | $18,110 |
| Federal student loans | 1,030 | 58% | $6,560 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hardin-Simmons University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hardin-Simmons University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,189 | 925 | 1,264 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 84% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 24% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hardin-Simmons University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,324 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,742 |
| Graduate enrollment | 582 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hardin-Simmons University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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