Hardin-Simmons University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Hardin-Simmons University Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity23
Retention20
Graduation1
Earnings40
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Hardin-Simmons University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences7%
Theology and Religious Vocations3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Hardin-Simmons University
84%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Hardin-Simmons University
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Hardin-Simmons University
58%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$269
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Hardin-Simmons University
68%
Retention Rate
47%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 19% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 42% | 37% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Hardin-Simmons University
93%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Hardin-Simmons University
1,719
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
582
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Hardin-Simmons University, TX
Abilene Christian University
2 miles, E
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene
2 miles, S
McMurry University
3 miles, S
Neecee's Barber College
5 miles, S