Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #371 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,560
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Hardin-Simmons University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 90% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,010 of 2,125 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 510–600, SAT Math 500–590, ACT 19–26. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,283
Near the national median
National median 1,603
Hardin-Simmons UniversityMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Baptist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Hardin-Simmons University admitted 90% of 2,125 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants2,125
90% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted2,010
19.3% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)388
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 510–600
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–590
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 19–26
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against Hardin-Simmons University- SAT, middle 50%
- 1010–1190
- ACT, middle 50%
- 19–26
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$19,731
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $34,260
- Average net price
- $19,731
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 47.4%
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44.5%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64.9%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$56,313
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at Hardin-Simmons University
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where Hardin-Simmons University is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Nursing
Ranked #380 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 22 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $90,276
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Biology
Ranked #573 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,005
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $19,750
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Psychology
Ranked #673 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,423
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $23,125
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Business
Ranked #954 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,112
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $24,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,283
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Doctoral/professional university
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend).
Colleges like Hardin-Simmons University
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/professional university
Midsize city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityFort Worth, TX · about 141 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- hsutx.edu
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Mission & community
Baptist
Affiliated with a Baptist convention.
CollegesRef editorial tag
Religious affiliation
Affiliated with a faith tradition.
CollegesRef editorial tag
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $19,731 a year after aid
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What is the Hardin-Simmons University acceptance rate for 2026?
Hardin-Simmons University admitted 90% of 2,125 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Hardin-Simmons University tuition?
Tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $34,260 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $19,731 a year.
What is the average net price at Hardin-Simmons University?
The average net price at Hardin-Simmons University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $19,731 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Hardin-Simmons University?
44.5% of first-time, full-time students at Hardin-Simmons University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Hardin-Simmons University?
The closest matches are East Texas Baptist University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Dallas Baptist University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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