Hardin at Simmons University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Abilene, TX

$29,526

Avg tuition

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About Hardin at Simmons University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Hardin at Simmons University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Abilene, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,618, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,526.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1150

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

57%

Hispanic

22%

Black

11%

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$800
On-campus room and board	$9,680
On-campus other expenses	$3,176
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,740
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,176
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,800

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$43,182	$43,182
Off-campus without family	$43,242	$43,242
Off-campus with family	$35,126	$35,126

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Finance, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Accounting
	Organizational Leadership
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Banking and Financial Support Services
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Programming/Programmer, General
5	Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
	Social Studies Teacher Education
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Rhetoric and Composition
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing Education
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources Management and Policy
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Christian Studies
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Human Services, General
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
19	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
20	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
	Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
	Religious/Sacred Music
	Bible/Biblical Studies
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Graphic Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music Management and Merchandising
	Music Theory and Composition
	Fine/Studio Arts, General

Hardin at Simmons University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Hardin at Simmons University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.