Hardin-Simmons University Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Mission & community
Baptist
Affiliated with a Baptist convention.
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Religious affiliation
Affiliated with a faith tradition.
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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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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for Hardin-Simmons University and East Texas Baptist University, side by side.
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Did you know? Hardin-Simmons University
- 90%Hardin-Simmons University admitted 2,010 of 2,125 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 19.3%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 388 of 2,010.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $19,731average net price after grants for aided students, against $34,260 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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