HSU is a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.
Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University (or HSU) is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas.
Hardin-Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher education to the Southwest. The original land was donated to the university by Rancher C.W. Merchant. The college was renamed Simmons College in 1892 in honor of an early contributor, James B. Simmons. In 1925, it became Simmons University. It was once again renamed to Hardin-Simmons University in 1934 in honor of Mary and John G. Hardin who were also major contributors.
The University has been associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1941. Its students come from diverse backgrounds and a variety of Christian denominations. With an approximate enrollment of 2,300, the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
A fully accredited university, Hardin-Simmons offers six undergraduate degrees with 70 majors, and seven graduate degrees with 18 programs. Pre-professional programs include dentistry, engineering, medicine, law, pharmacology, and seminary. The school also offers a doctorate in physical therapy - the first in Texas which is open to private citizens.
Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (American Southwest Conference) Basketball (American Southwest Conference) Baseball (American Southwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,650 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 775 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,908 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,296 | 48% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,173 | 66% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,865 | 84% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 66% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 69% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 65% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
