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Summary
Hardin-Simmons University is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,910, its setting is city, and the campus size is 220 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hardin-Simmons University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 43. Its tuition and fees are $22,560 (2012-13).
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A private, co-educational university located in Abilene, Texas, a leading education center in west Texas that is often described as "an oasis" - with lush grounds, a duck-filled pond, and stately red brick buildings. HSU is a place of higher learning that warmly opens its doors to students seeking a Christian, liberal arts, pre-professional and professional education within a supportive and spirited community. Founded in 1891, Hardin-Simmons is a place where relationships really matter. Complementing the warmth of family and community is the vitality of our academic program offering more than 50 major and minor programs through two colleges and five schools. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $124,623,853 |
Applying
When applying to Hardin-Simmons University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Hardin-Simmons University is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 56.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 56.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Hardin-Simmons University is 13:1, and the school has 67.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Hardin-Simmons University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.2 percent.
Student Life
Hardin-Simmons University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,910, with a gender distribution of 46.1 percent male students and 53.9 percent female students. At this school, 42.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 58.0 percent of students live off campus. Hardin-Simmons University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Hardin-Simmons University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Hardin-Simmons University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Hardin-Simmons University, 87 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 87% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Hardin-Simmons University, 75.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,158.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $22,560 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,630 (2012-13) |
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