Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX

School Background

2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,459
Graduate Enrollment: 461
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded: Graduate
Religious Affiliation: Baptist

Campus Details

Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential // full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in

Applicant and Admittance Traits

2022 Admission Rate: 94.59%

Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)

First generation college students: 31.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2010)

Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
2022 Median Admit SAT: 1,068
SAT 25th Percentile - 75th: 970 - 1170

2022 Median Admit ACT: 21
ACT 25th Percentile - 75th: 18 - 23

Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 37.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.9% (2017)

Ethnicity Information

White: 54.2%
Black: 11.9%
Hispanic: 24.1%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 0.4%

Costs & Fees

2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,456
In-State tuition: $31,686
Out-of-State tuition: $31,686

Estimated books and supplies: $1,060 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,980 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,231 (2022)

Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,980 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,231 (2022)

Average Family Income: $74,130 (2017)
Median Family Income: $53,330 (2017)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.1%
Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.7%

Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,711 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $262 (2021)

Household Income Net Cost
0-$30k $18,935
$30k-48k $19,856
$48k-75k $20,632
$75k-110k $24,408
$110k+ $28,192

Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements

4-year graduation rate: 40%
6-year graduation rate: 52%

1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.1% (2020)

Loans

Median federal debt for graduates: $24,711 (2021)
Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)

Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,750 (2021)

Ability to Repay Loans

Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment
(Non-delinquent/default)
Percentage
@1 Year 73.6% (2015)
@3 year 77.8% (2017)
@5 year 83.3% (2017)


1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.1% (2015)

Earnings Power

Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,600 (2020)
Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,713 (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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. 20 $39,467 ($3,289) $41,503 ($3,459)
Bachelor's Degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. 35 $27,709 $268 $45,235 ($3,770) $50,558 ($4,213)
Master's Degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. 3
Bachelor's Degree Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. 3
Master's Degree Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. 1
Bachelor's Degree English Language and Literature, General. 8
Master's Degree English Language and Literature, General. 3
Bachelor's Degree Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. 1
Bachelor's Degree Biology, General. 27 $26,500 $281 $30,596 ($2,550) $48,295 ($4,025)
Bachelor's Degree Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. 1
Bachelor's Degree Mathematics. 6
Bachelor's Degree Health and Physical Education/Fitness. 32 $26,850 $265 $25,487 ($2,124) $45,010 ($3,751)
Master's Degree Health and Physical Education/Fitness. 22 $255 $45,404 ($3,784) $42,764 ($3,564)
Bachelor's Degree Religion/Religious Studies. 1
Master's Degree Religion/Religious Studies. 2
Bachelor's Degree Bible/Biblical Studies. 2
Bachelor's Degree Religious/Sacred Music. 1
Bachelor's Degree Theological and Ministerial Studies. 12
Master's Degree Theological and Ministerial Studies. 10
First Professional Degree Theological and Ministerial Studies. 5
Master's Degree Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. 9
Bachelor's Degree Chemistry. 1
Bachelor's Degree Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. 4
Bachelor's Degree Psychology, General. 22 $26,695 $271 $27,940 ($2,328) $34,737 ($2,895)
Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice and Corrections. 17 $28,000 $272 $52,024 ($4,335)
Bachelor's Degree Human Services, General. 1
Bachelor's Degree Social Work. 8
Bachelor's Degree Economics. 13
Bachelor's Degree Political Science and Government. 5
Bachelor's Degree Design and Applied Arts. 1
Bachelor's Degree Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. 11
Bachelor's Degree Fine and Studio Arts. 11
Bachelor's Degree Music. 1
Master's Degree Music. 1
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. 3
Bachelor's Degree Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. 5
Bachelor's Degree Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 9
Master's Degree Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 11 $33,521 ($2,793)
First Professional Degree Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. 27
Bachelor's Degree Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 8 $66,426 ($5,536) $76,178 ($6,348)
Master's Degree Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 11
Graduate/Professional Certificate Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 1
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Management and Operations. 41 $24,290 $243 $27,309 ($2,276)
Master's Degree Business Administration, Management and Operations. 14
Doctoral Degree Business Administration, Management and Operations. 7
Bachelor's Degree Accounting and Related Services. 15
Master's Degree Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. 28
Bachelor's Degree Finance and Financial Management Services. 17
Bachelor's Degree Management Information Systems and Services. 2
Bachelor's Degree Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. 8
Master's Degree Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. 1
Bachelor's Degree Marketing. 3
Bachelor's Degree History. 14
Master's Degree History. 1
Master's Degree Natural Resources Management and Policy. 4
Bachelor's Degree Communication and Media Studies. 9 $42,374 ($3,531)
Bachelor's Degree Computer Programming. 3
Master's Degree Special Education and Teaching. 7
Master's Degree Student Counseling and Personnel Services. 9 $37,521 ($3,127) $47,162 ($3,930)


Campus Resources

Average faculty salary: $64,755
Full time faculty: 55%

Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0

School's endowment start of year: $187,850,376 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $217,862,458 (2022)