Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University is a mid-size private non-profit doctoral university located in Abilene, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,283. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 90% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 90% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,248 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $54,771. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $24,711. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.