Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,422
Graduate Enrollment: 523
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Churches of Christ
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.88%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 18.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2001)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 88.1%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,918
In-State tuition: $23,300Out-of-State tuition: $23,300
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,750 (2022)
Average Family Income: $80,045 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,772 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,222 |
| $30k-48k | $13,024 |
| $48k-75k | $15,846 |
| $75k-110k | $18,857 |
| $110k+ | $21,587 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 58%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,463 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,515 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 83.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,976 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,959 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $23,125 | $232 | $36,282 ($3,024) | $41,017 ($3,418) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $415 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $22,750 | $218 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | $40,494 ($3,375) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 14 | $43,401 ($3,617) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 19 | $25,000 | $253 | $64,039 ($5,337) | |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $249 | $40,492 ($3,374) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 18 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $24,200 | $246 | $27,712 ($2,309) | $33,736 ($2,811) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 47 | $24,800 | $201 | $58,150 ($4,846) | $53,436 ($4,453) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $57,910 ($4,826) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,837Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $61,170,262 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $79,574,146 (2022)