Colleges › Tennessee › Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Freed-Hardeman University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
Not sure where you stand? Estimate your GPA →
Freed-Hardeman University anchors the college town of Henderson, TN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $67,718 four years out. 18% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,212 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 934 and 1084 — below the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Freed-Hardeman University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Freed-Hardeman University received 1,077 applications and admitted 976 (90.6%), with 269 enrolling.
Freed-Hardeman University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 934–1084 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Freed-Hardeman University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 467 | 505 | 542 |
| SAT Math | 467 | 505 | 542 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Freed-Hardeman University compares
| Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.7% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,620 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,485 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
At $47,485, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,382). Look at Freed-Hardeman University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $25,620 regardless of where you're from. At Freed-Hardeman University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,212 — Freed-Hardeman University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
70.8% of Freed-Hardeman University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $25,620 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Freed-Hardeman University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,718 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $50,335 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,057 |
| Social Work | $40,833 |
Median earnings for these 4 Freed-Hardeman University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,485 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Freed-Hardeman University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Freed-Hardeman University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 934–1084 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 59.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate?
90.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 976 admitted from 1,077 applicants.
How much does Freed-Hardeman University cost?
At Freed-Hardeman University, published tuition is $25,620 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Freed-Hardeman University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Freed-Hardeman University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,485 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Fisk University — 37.4% admitted
- Rhodes College — 50.3% admitted
- The University of the South — 56.9% admitted
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — 41.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.