Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in Henderson town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,972 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 315 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 252 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,972 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Admission
95%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1170 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $725/credit | |
| In State Students | $725/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $725/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $590/credit | |
| In State Students | $590/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $590/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $32,625 | $32,625 | $32,625 |
| ADN | 70 | $50,750 | $50,750 | $50,750 |
| BSN | 125 | $90,625 | $90,625 | $90,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Freed-Hardeman University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,094 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $1,342 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $4,455 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $13,862 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,297 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $11,637 |
$16,684
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,173 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,606 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,406 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,080 |
| Over $110,000$18,756 |
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Student Population
1,471
Undergrads
501
Graduates
1,211
Women
761
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
