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Hardin, Simmons University is a private national university located in Abilene, Texas. Hardin-Simmons University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Hardin-Simmons University is in the bottom 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $46,447 10 years after enrolling, 45th in Texas, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Hardin-Simmons University bachelor students earn 11% less than the national average. Hardin-Simmons University is ranked 40th in Texas.
Hardin, Simmons University’s median net annual cost of $20,041 and average years to graduate of 4.5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Hardin-Simmons University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Biology, Health & Fitness, Psychology, Education (subject specific), Accounting - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$20,041
Average years to graduate
4.5
Registered Nursing
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.89
Criminal Justice
Rank: -
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Economic score: 3.59
Education
Rank: #321
Economic score: 8.32
Quantitative methods Mgmt.
Rank: -
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Economic score: 10.42
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 2 graduate programs at Hardin-Simmons University - Health & Fitness, Student Counseling - are shown below.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.5 years. 53% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Hardin-Simmons University is 0% higher than the state average, and 15% below the average for all national universities in the country.
At Hardin-Simmons University, Pell Grant recipients represent 39% of the measured graduating class, 4% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Hardin-Simmons University graduates within 4.6 years.
Hardin-Simmons University is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Hardin, Simmons University’s economic mobility score of 17.71 is calculated by adjusting the 4.05 economic score of lower-income students by the 39% pell grant recipients within the student body. Hardin-Simmons University’s EMS of 17.71 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Hardin, Simmons University pays $20,041 a year, $24,979 less than the $45,020 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $20,041
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Hardin-Simmons University, 99% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $20,041 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 65% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,225. This is 11% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,346
Pell grants
$4,939
State grants
$3,659
Institutional grants
$16,581
Hardin, Simmons University offers 2 online bachelor programs, both of which are in hybrid format At the master’s level Hardin-Simmons University offers 4 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
6
Hybrid programs
2
Percentage of programs online
7%
Hardin, Simmons University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 95% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 2,125 applicants, of which 2,010 were admitted and 388 enrolled. Hardin-Simmons University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
95%
83%
Female
53%
59%
First time
70%
59%
In-state
95%
68%
1st generation
31%
35%
White
55%
52%
Black
12%
14%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
8%
12%