Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Abilene, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Hardin-Simmons University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,283 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,771 ten years after enrollment, which is 34% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 47.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,711, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,555 per year. The most popular programs include Sports & Fitness, Business Administration & Management, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Biology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$54,771

Graduation Rate

47.8%

Median Debt

$24,711

Average Net Price

$19,555

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.22x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,283

Admission Rate

90.0%

Average SAT

1108

Retention Rate

64.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$32,960

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,960

Pell Grant Rate

40.1%

Federal Loan Rate

82.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$13,822

Income $30K–$48K

$15,190

Income $48K–$75K

$17,248

Income $110K+

$25,639

Student Demographics

Women

53.0%

White

54.6%

Black

10.4%

Hispanic

25.6%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More Races

3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

64.0%

Accreditations

American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Preaccredited)
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (48)

Bachelor (22)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Sports & Fitness	$50,560	40
Business Administration & Management	$48,112	39
Biology	$52,005	26
Psychology	$47,423	24
Secondary Education	$51,722	16
Interdisciplinary Studies	Not reported	14
Registered Nursing	$90,276	14
Finance	$72,425	10
Economics	Not reported	9
Communication Disorders	Not reported	9
Accounting	Not reported	9
Public Relations	Not reported	8
Teacher Education	Not reported	8
Social Work	Not reported	8
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$49,389	7
Computer Programming	Not reported	6
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Not reported	5
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	5
Fine Arts	Not reported	5
English Language & Literature	Not reported	4
Public Administration	Not reported	4
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	Not reported	4

Master (13)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	30
Mental Health Services	Not reported	19
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	18
Sports & Fitness	$63,632	16
Communication Disorders	Not reported	9
Special Education	Not reported	8
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	7
Educational Administration	Not reported	6
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$65,147	5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	Not reported	5
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	3
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	$57,167	Not reported

Doctoral (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	8
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	$83,820	Not reported

First Professional (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	Not reported	36
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	3

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	Not reported	10

Show 8 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Religion	Bachelor	2
Cognitive Psychology	Bachelor	2
Registered Nursing	Master	2
Management Information Systems	Bachelor	2
Marketing	Bachelor	2
Religion	Master	1
Chemistry	Bachelor	1
History	Bachelor	1