Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University is one of the sixty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Abilene.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,252 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 457 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 343 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 51% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.HSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $26,240, and fees were $1,200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $26,240 and $1,200 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students2,252 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 11/18/1997 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 11/18/1997 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1000 to 1170 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
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 | $800/credit | |
| In State Students | $800/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $800/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $750/credit | |
| In State Students | $750/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $750/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 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $56,000 | $56,000 | $56,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $37,500 |
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 Hardin-Simmons 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 | 33% | $4,206 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,883 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $3,072 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $12,543 |
| Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,282 |
| Private Loans | 19% | $13,692 |
$20,546
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,447 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,286 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$30,981 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$32,012 |
| Over $110,000$31,609 |
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Student Population
1,742
Undergrads
510
Graduates
1,173
Women
1,079
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Hispanic |
18% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
