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Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1109

Reading & WritingMid: 548
467542
MathMid: 543
467542

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.6%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

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
10 Years$47,485

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball coachBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • History The Bell Tower Freed–Hardeman traces its origin to the 1869 charter of a private high school and college for Henderson, the Henderson Male Institute.
  • In the 1907 spring term Georgie Robertson Christian College closed.
  • The NTNBC was incorporated on May 21, 1907, but classes did not start until the fall of 1908.
  • In 1919, it was renamed Freed–Hardeman College in honor of its founders.
  • In February 1990, it became Freed–Hardeman University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
115 mi(199 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
236 mi(409 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
268 mi(465 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis80 mi
BNA Nashville120 mi
BHM Birmingham168 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive
New York, NY874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Hartford, CT964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
Providence, RI1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
Albany, NY939 mi · ~27h 8m drive
Syracuse, NY849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Rochester, NY794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Buffalo, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Philadelphia, PA799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Harrisburg, PA722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Newark, NJ866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Washington, DC682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Baltimore, MD711 mi · ~20h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Raleigh, NC562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Miami, FL836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Orlando, FL639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Tampa, FL632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Nashville, TN115 mi · ~3h 19m drive
New Orleans, LA388 mi · ~11h 13m drive
Richmond, VA639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Chicago, IL448 mi · ~12h 57m drive
Detroit, MI563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Minneapolis, MN702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
St. Louis, MO236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Indianapolis, IN328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Columbus, OH439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Cleveland, OH562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI526 mi · ~15h 12m drive
Dallas, TX502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Houston, TX554 mi · ~16h drive
Austin, TX638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
San Antonio, TX709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Los Angeles, CA1677 mi · ~48h 27m drive
San Francisco, CA1870 mi · ~54h 1m drive
San Diego, CA1637 mi · ~47h 17m drive
Seattle, WA1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive
Portland, OR1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive
Denver, CO942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1339 mi · ~38h 41m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive
Honolulu, HI4237 mi · ~122h 24m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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