Hardin-Simmons University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,920

3.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,811

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90%

3,479 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,665

91.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46%

221 Graduates

About

Hardin-Simmons University is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hardin-Simmons University were General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), General Psychology (26 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2024, 444 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hardin-Simmons University. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (256 degrees), 2.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $31,920, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $31,920, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,811.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,920

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University was $31,920. The cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $0 approximately the same than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$19,811

2024 Value

7.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hardin-Simmons University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,811. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hardin-Simmons University grew by 7.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hardin-Simmons 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

$10,634

Room and Board

$1,060

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hardin-Simmons University was of $10,634 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.55% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,060. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.0943% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hardin-Simmons 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.

Admissions

Hardin-Simmons University received 3,479 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 41.9% annual growth. Out of those 3,479 applicants, 3,131 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90% acceptance rate.

There were 1,665 students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in 2024. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hardin-Simmons University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,131

Accepted Out of 3,479

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University was 90% (3,131 admissions from 3,479 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 41.9%, while admissions grew by 32.3%.

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

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2024)

121

Scores Submitted (2024)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Hardin-Simmons University in 2024 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

Hardin-Simmons University had a total enrollment of 1,665 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.37% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.4% Asian, 0.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0601% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.3%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,665 students. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,526 and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 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 Hardin-Simmons University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Hardin-Simmons University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
943 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
397 enrolled students
Black or African American
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University is 56.6% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.37% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.4% Asian, 0.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0601% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 18 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 50 more women than men received degrees from Hardin-Simmons University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University is white (256 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University is General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (26 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hardin-Simmons University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Theology (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Physicians (422,474 people), Other managers (163,991 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,278 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,692 people), and Other Physical Scientists (118,217 people).

The most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), and Biology (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), and Biology (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (577,304 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (362,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (359,119 people), Offices of physicians (207,593 people), and Scientific research & development services (161,095 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

197

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

247

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University, which is 0.798 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (247).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.18 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University in Physical Therapy, which is 2.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Hardin-Simmons 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 Doctoral 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
256 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hardin-Simmons University is white (256 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

0.45% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
264 degrees awarded
White Female
249 degrees awarded
White Female
237 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hardin-Simmons University is white female (264 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (249 degrees).

Operations

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at nearly $222M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.3M (10.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Hardin-Simmons University had a total salary expenditure of 58.3M. Hardin-Simmons University employs 37 Professors, 27 Associate professors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at Hardin-Simmons University are Male Professor (25), Female Assistant professor (17), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$222M

2024 Endowment

3.93%

growth from 2023

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at about $222M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hardin-Simmons University grew 3.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.1M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.9M

2024 Salaries

7.29%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hardin-Simmons University paid a median of $25.9M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($58.3M) and a 7.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.45% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 40.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hardin-Simmons University paid a total of $8.05M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

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