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Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Abilene, TX metro with 1,283 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

Abilene, Texas · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,283 students

NCAA Division III · American Southwest Conference

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,108

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$19,555

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

46%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

65%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,771

10 years after entry

Students

1,283

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,822
$30,001–48,000$15,190
$48,001–75,000$17,248
$75,001–110,000$18,182
Over $110,000$25,639

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management37
Biology/Biological Sciences26
Psychology25
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse22
Exercise Science and Kinesiology20
Economics14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies11
Show the other 28 majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Accounting8
Communication Management and Strategic Communications6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Finance5
Christian Studies5
English Language and Literature5
Computer Programming/Programmer5
Social Work4
Communication Sciences and Disorders4
History4
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
Social Studies Teacher Education3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Music3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education2
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology2
Chemistry2
Youth Services/Administration2
Music Teacher Education1
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1
History Teacher Education1
Mathematics1
Human Services1
Management Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Southwest Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Southwest Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

11% of men in fraternities · 17% of women in sororities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2017–18)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Abilene, TX

184,278 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Abilene Regional (ABI)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20

Elevation

1,715 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

96°F

Annual snowfall

3.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

102 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,261 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size