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Hardin-Simmons University

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Abilene, Texas 79698-0001

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Hardin-Simmons University is a private institution in Abilene with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1064, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,771 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,031.

Established
1891
Motto
"...Excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values."
Mascot
Cowboy/Cowgirl
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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97%Acceptance
1064SAT Avg
1,275Students
15:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$54,771Earnings 10yr
$21,031Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hardin-Simmons University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1064

Reading & WritingMid: 540
480600
MathMid: 530
488590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1064

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,686
Room & Board$10,634
Books & Supplies$1,060
Total Cost of Attendance$45,059
Average Net Price$21,031
Median Debt at Graduation$24,711
Monthly Payment (10yr)$262

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,534
$30–48K$15,981
$48–75K$18,485
$75–110K$20,982
$110K+$26,442

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,031

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,359

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,275
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 11%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.6%
Freshman Retention65.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,392
8 Years$48,639
10 Years$54,771

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,400
Men
$55,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
172 mi(298 min)
Austinpop. 960K
193 mi(335 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
223 mi(387 min)

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