Freed-Hardeman University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,300

1.53% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,074

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.24%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

87.9%

1,147 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,320

64% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.7%

189 Graduates

About

Freed-Hardeman University is a higher education institution located in Chester County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Freed-Hardeman University were Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (30 degrees), and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, 482 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Freed-Hardeman University. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (371 degrees), 9.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Freed-Hardeman University is $23,300, which is $116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Freed-Hardeman University is $23,300, which is $116 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,074.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Freed-Hardeman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,300

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Freed-Hardeman University was $23,300. The cost of tuition at Freed-Hardeman University is $116 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$17,074

2021 Value

1.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Freed-Hardeman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,074. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Freed-Hardeman University grew by 1.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Freed-Hardeman University (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 was of $6,225 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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 (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Freed-Hardeman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Freed-Hardeman University (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.

2.24%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Freed-Hardeman University was 2.24%, which represents 12 out of the 535 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 received 1,147 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,147 applicants, 1,008 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,320 students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Freed-Hardeman University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,008

Accepted Out of 1,147

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Freed-Hardeman University was 87.9% (1,008 admissions from 1,147 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.4%, while admissions declined by −11.3%..

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

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Freed-Hardeman University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Freed-Hardeman University had a total enrollment of 2,320 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University is 1,485 students and the part-time enrollment is 835. This means that 64% of students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Freed-Hardeman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 0.948% Two or More Races, 0.862% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0431% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (38.8%) and Black or African American Female (2.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,320 students. The full-time enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University is 1,485 and the part-time enrollment is 835. This means that 64% of students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 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 was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Freed-Hardeman University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,803 enrolled students
Black or African American
259 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Freed-Hardeman University is 77.7% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 0.948% Two or More Races, 0.862% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0431% Hispanic or Latino. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 172 students (7.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 64 more women than men received degrees from Freed-Hardeman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Freed-Hardeman University is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 9.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Freed-Hardeman University is Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (30 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Freed-Hardeman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (40 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Human Sciences (14 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 are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,697,962 people), Secondary school teachers (453,374 people), Education administrators (278,690 people), Special education teachers (177,785 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (167,450 people).

The most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (40 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), History (8 degrees), and EDUCATION. (76 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Freed-Hardeman University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (40 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), History (8 degrees), and EDUCATION. (76 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871,907 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (308,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (192,198 people), Religious organizations (143,073 people), and Child day care services (118,702 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.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
Biblical Studies
30 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Freed-Hardeman University was Registered Nursing with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University, which is 0.766 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (273).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.85 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Freed-Hardeman University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Freed-Hardeman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Freed-Hardeman University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.12% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
371 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Freed-Hardeman University is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 9.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

10.6% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
205 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Freed-Hardeman University is white female (205 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (166 degrees).

Operations

Freed-Hardeman University has an endowment valued at nearly $79.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7M (15.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Freed-Hardeman University had a total salary expenditure of 34.8M. Freed-Hardeman University employs 35 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 17 Instructors. Most academics at Freed-Hardeman University are Male Associate professor (22), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University are: Service, with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$79.6M

2021 Endowment

30.1%

growth from 2020

Freed-Hardeman University has an endowment valued at about $79.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Freed-Hardeman University grew 30.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.1M 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 (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

$16.1M

2021 Salaries

2.55%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Freed-Hardeman University paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($34.8M) and a 2.55% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Freed-Hardeman University paid a total of $6.44M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University were Service with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Freed-Hardeman University was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

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