Hardin-Simmons University
tuition & fees
$32,960
graduate tuition & fees
$15,110
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
1,665
online students
148
Number of Programs
66
Financial Aid Amount
$25,237
SAT Scores
1,100
Graduation Rate
46%
Hardin-Simmons University is a Private, 4 years college located in Abilene, Texas. HSU ranked 430th in National Universities and 58th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,665 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. HSU's acceptance rate is 90.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Hardin-Simmons University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-0001 |
| Phone | 325-670-1000 |
| WEB | https://www.hsutx.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid/affording-hsu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/academic-resources/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.23%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.23 % |
Tuition & Fees
HSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $32,960 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.02% compared to the last year's rate ($31,686).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,110. The graduate tuition increased by 0.24% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $32,960 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,110 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,665 students have enrolled at HSU (2024-2025). Among them, 148 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. HSU has 1,291 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 374 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,665 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,291 |
| Graduate Students | 374 |
| Online Enrollment | 148 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
HSU offers 66 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 66 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by HSU
| Number of programs | 66 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |