Freed Hardeman University: Review & Facts

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Freed Hardeman University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,330 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1869 and is the only college located in Henderson, Tennessee.

Freed Hardeman University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Freed Hardeman University.

Majors
Offered

58

FHU follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, English and Literature, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Freed Hardeman University student retention rate is very high at 92% (well above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

92%

Good

The graduation rate at FHU is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at FHU is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, around $24,300 a year. The additional fees at Freed Hardeman University not covered by tuition are approximately $3,500, which comes to a total of $27,800 per academic year.

Read the details about FHU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

91%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 1,067 applications were submitted and 973 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at FHU in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,300

Medium

FHU provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at FHU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

FHU offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at FHU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, FHU appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Freed Hardeman University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Freed Hardeman University
158 E Main St
Henderson, Tennessee
38340-2399, USA