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Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Freed-Hardeman University is a private institution in Henderson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1109, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,485 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,082.

Established
1869
Motto
How to Live and Make a Living
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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91%Acceptance
1109SAT Avg
1,244Students
13:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$47,485Earnings 10yr
$20,082Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Freed-Hardeman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1109

Reading & WritingMid: 548
467542
MathMid: 543
467542

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1109

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,000
Room & Board$8,540
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$36,972
Average Net Price$20,082
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,478
$30–48K$16,267
$48–75K$19,533
$75–110K$22,611
$110K+$23,201

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,082

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,244
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.4%
Freshman Retention80.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,086
8 Years$42,415
10 Years$47,485

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,200
Men
$49,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#13

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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