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About Hardin-Simmons University

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Hardin-Simmons University is a private university in Abilene, TX, known for its baptist affiliated, small texas university, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, HSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 350 students each year. HSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1198, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. HSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,246 per year; the sticker price of $45,957 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hardin-Simmons University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1104
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1198 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 24

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Application Strategy

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Essay Strategy
Hardin-Simmons is a Baptist university with a strong faith-integrated mission, so use your essays and any short-answer prompts to speak authentically about how your faith, values, or service background aligns with a community that takes Christian identity seriously.
Test Score Strategy
HSU is test optional and your score falls below the range where it adds value, so focus your application energy on your GPA, activities, and character rather than submitting a score that could work against you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hardin-Simmons University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$13.8k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$15.2k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$17.2k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$18.2k
110k+~$46k/yr$25.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,392
Undergrad Enrollment
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