Freed-Hardeman University (220215)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,300

4.29% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,556

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

91.2%

1,067 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,330

63% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

69.8%

226 Graduates

About

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is a higher education institution located in Chester County, TN. In 2022, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) were Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (43 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (18 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (8 degrees).

In 2022, 532 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Freed-Hardeman University (220215). 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (383 degrees), 6.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is $24,300, which is $304 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 514 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is $24,300, which is $304 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,556.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Freed-Hardeman University (220215) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,300

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was $24,300. The cost of tuition at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is $304 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,556

2022 Value

8.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Freed-Hardeman University (220215) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,556. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) grew by 8.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,225

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was of $6,225 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 514 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) received 1,067 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 6.97% annual growth. Out of those 1,067 applicants, 973 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,330 students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in 2022. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) has an overall enrollment yield of 34%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

973

Accepted Out of 1,067

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was 91.2% (973 admissions from 1,067 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 87.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 6.97%, while admissions declined by 3.47%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) had a total enrollment of 2,330 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is 1,468 students and the part-time enrollment is 862. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Freed-Hardeman University (220215), both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.987% Asian, 0.644% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.429% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.5%), followed by White Male (39.1%) and Black or African American Female (2.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.4%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,330 students. The full-time enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is 1,468 and the part-time enrollment is 862. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Freed-Hardeman University (220215) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,864 enrolled students
Black or African American
259 enrolled students
Two or More Races
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is 80% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.987% Asian, 0.644% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.429% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 86 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 90 more women than men received degrees from Freed-Hardeman University (220215). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is white (383 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (18 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Freed-Hardeman University (220215), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), and History (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,629,380 people), Secondary school teachers (497,710 people), Education administrators (281,960 people), Special education teachers (193,403 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (185,526 people).

The most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in 2022 are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), History (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (154 degrees), History (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,887,745 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (311,470 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (194,912 people), Religious organizations (144,068 people), and Child day care services (122,720 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Freed-Hardeman University (220215).

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
22 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

221

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University (220215), which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in Biblical Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor, which is 22 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 58% of students graduating from Freed-Hardeman University (220215) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.96% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
383 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is white (383 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

12% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
200 degrees awarded
White Male
183 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) is white female (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (183 degrees).

Operations

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) has an endowment valued at nearly $75.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −4.06M (−5.37%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Freed-Hardeman University (220215) had a total salary expenditure of 38.6M. Freed-Hardeman University (220215) employs 42 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors and 18 Instructors. Most academics at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are Male Assistant professor (24), Male Associate professor (22), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) are: Service, with 64 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$75.5M

2022 Endowment

5.09%

decline from 2021

Freed-Hardeman University (220215) has an endowment valued at about $75.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Freed-Hardeman University (220215) declined 5.09% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2022 Salaries

4.05%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Freed-Hardeman University (220215) paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($38.6M) and a 4.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.55% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.57% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.25M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2022, Freed-Hardeman University (220215) paid a total of $7.25M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 30 employees, and Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) were Service with 64 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University (220215) was Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 22 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Freed-Hardeman University (220215).

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