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Hardin-Simmons University

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Abilene, TX

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Located in Abilene, TX, Hardin-Simmons University is a private small school with roughly 1,283 undergraduates. Hardin-Simmons University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 90%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $90,276/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range1010–1190
ACT range19–26
Undergrads1,283
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$45,904
4-year grad rate48%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,771

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans82%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,005/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,425/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,112/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,722/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$90,276/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,389/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,560/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,423/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,306
Typical room charge$5,060
Typical board charge$5,900

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate?

Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Hardin-Simmons University?

Admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University typically score between 1010–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Hardin-Simmons University?

Admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hardin-Simmons University cost?

Hardin-Simmons University's total cost of attendance is reported at $45,904 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Hardin-Simmons University require students to live on campus?

No -- Hardin-Simmons University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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