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
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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
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%
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: $31,686Out-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 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | $28,000 | $272 | $52,024 ($4,335) | |
| 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) | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | 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 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,755Full 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)