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Hardin-Simmons University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Hardin-Simmons University
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Hardin-Simmons University is a private university in Abilene, Texas, with about 1,300 undergraduates. It admitted 90.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $32,960 a year before aid.

What Hardin-Simmons costs

Hardin-Simmons University charges $32,960 a year in published tuition and fees, about $16,480 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $45,904 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $21,039 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Hardin-Simmons

For fall 2024, Hardin-Simmons University received 3,479 applications and admitted 3,131 students, and 383 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1010 and 1190.

What Hardin-Simmons students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Hardin-Simmons University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management37
Biology / Biological Sciences26
Psychology25
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse22
Exercise Science and Kinesiology20
Economics14
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management12
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies11

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate? 90.0% for fall 2024: 3,131 of 3,479 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Hardin-Simmons University? $32,960 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Hardin-Simmons University? About 1,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Hardin-Simmons University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1010–1190.

What is the campus setting at Hardin-Simmons University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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