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Hardin-Simmons University
Admission at Hardin-Simmons University is close to open (90%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $54,771 median earnings below before the application.
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Hardin-Simmons University sits in Abilene proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Baptist 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 $90,276 four years out. 40.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,283 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 968 and 1190 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Hardin-Simmons University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hardin-Simmons University received 2,452 applications and admitted 2,367 (96.5%), with 356 enrolling.
You can apply to Hardin-Simmons University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 968 and 1190; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 545 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 488 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Hardin-Simmons University compares
| Hardin-Simmons University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,960 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,771 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Hardin-Simmons University: $54,771 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,960 regardless of where you're from. At Hardin-Simmons University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,283 — Hardin-Simmons University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
46% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a Hardin-Simmons University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hardin-Simmons University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,276 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,425 |
| Biology, General | $52,005 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,722 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,389 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,112 |
| Psychology, General | $47,423 |
Median earnings for these 8 Hardin-Simmons University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,771 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Hardin-Simmons University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 968–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate?
96.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,367 admitted from 2,452 applicants.
How much does Hardin-Simmons University cost?
At Hardin-Simmons University, published tuition is $32,960 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hardin-Simmons University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hardin-Simmons University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,771 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- University of Houston-Clear Lake — 90.5% admitted
- University of Houston-Downtown — 90% admitted
- Texas A&M University-Victoria — 95.9% admitted
- University of the Incarnate Word — 98.1% 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.