Hardin-Simmons University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,526

4% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,567

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.14%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

90.5%

2,308 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,128

86.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

55.5%

188 Graduates

About

Hardin-Simmons University is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, TX. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Hardin-Simmons University were General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (28 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

In 2020, 590 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hardin-Simmons University. 50.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (402 degrees), 5.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $29,526, which is $6,996 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $29,526, which is $6,996 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,567.

In 2020, 95% of undergraduate students attending Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,526

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University was $29,526. The cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $6,996 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$21,567

2020 Value

4.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Hardin-Simmons University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,567. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Hardin-Simmons University grew by 4.21%.

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

$9,230

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hardin-Simmons University was of $9,230 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of room and board increased by 14.2% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2019, when 96% 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.

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.

6.14%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Hardin-Simmons University was 6.14%, which represents 31 out of the 505 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

Hardin-Simmons University received 2,308 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 5.44% annual growth. Out of those 2,308 applicants, 2,089 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,128 students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in 2020, and 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hardin-Simmons University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,089

Accepted Out of 2,308

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University was 90.5% (2,089 admissions from 2,308 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 83.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 5.44%, while admissions grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage

237

Scores Submitted

52% of enrolled first-time students at Hardin-Simmons University in 2020 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

Hardin-Simmons University has a total enrollment of 2,128 students. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,850 students and the part-time enrollment is 278. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.047% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.1%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,128 students. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,850 and the part-time enrollment is 278. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and 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%

2020 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 Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
1,212
Hispanic or Latino
464
Black or African American
244

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University is 57% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.047% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% 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, 26 students (1.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 10 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 (402 degrees awarded). There were 5.15 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University is General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (28 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

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 Theology (54 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees), and History (9 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 (395,025 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (170,544 people), Postsecondary teachers (162,952 people), Other managers (156,813 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (145,315 people).

The most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Theology (54 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees), History (9 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees).

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 Hardin-Simmons University are Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Aerospace engineers, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

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 (504,843 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,721 people), Elementary & secondary schools (367,342 people), Offices of physicians (192,353 people), and Religious organizations (141,150 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

General Business Administration & Management
49 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
28 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
26 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University was General Business Administration & Management with 49 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

290

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

300

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University, which is 0.967 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (300).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.88 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 25 degrees were awarded to women at Hardin-Simmons University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.532 times less than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 36% of students graduating from Hardin-Simmons University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 at Hardin-Simmons University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.532% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
402 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hardin-Simmons University is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 5.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

5.42% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
222 degrees awarded
White Male
180 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hardin-Simmons University is white female (222 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (180 degrees).

Operations

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at nearly $188M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $11.2M (5.94%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Hardin-Simmons University had a total salary expenditure of $53.1M. Hardin-Simmons University employs 49 Professors, 27 Assistant professors, and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Hardin-Simmons University are Male Professors (33), Female Professors(16), and Female Assistant professors (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Endowment

$188M

2020 Endowment

11.6%

decline from 2019

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at about $188M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Hardin-Simmons University declined 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $148M 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 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$136k - Federal
$10.3k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Hardin-Simmons University received $136k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.3k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2020 Salaries

16.8%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Hardin-Simmons University paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($53.1M) and a 16.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.9% growth from 2018 and a 11.2% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.65M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2020, Hardin-Simmons University paid a total of $7.65M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University were Professor with 49 employees; Assistant professor with 27 employees; and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees; and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University was Male Professor with 33 employees, Female Professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hardin-Simmons University.