Hardin Simmons University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Hardin Simmons University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,765 students enrolled. This college was established in 1891 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Abilene, Texas.

Hardin Simmons University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Hardin Simmons University.

Majors
Offered
69
Hardin Simmons University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Business, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Hardin Simmons University is relatively low at 64% (below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at Hardin Simmons University is below average: 56%. Around 47% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Hardin Simmons University is decent: 16:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $30,700 a year. The additional fees at Hardin Simmons University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which totals $31,700 per year.

Read the details about Hardin Simmons University 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
88%
Easy
According to government data, 2,314 applications were submitted and 2,042 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Hardin Simmons University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
Hardin Simmons University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hardin Simmons University, 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
D+
Unsafe
Hardin Simmons University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,100 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Hardin Simmons University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hardin Simmons University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hardin Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, Texas
79698-0001, USA
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