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Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$31,686
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,686
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,634
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,634
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$42,320
Net price (after aid)$21,031
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,534
$30k – $48k$15,981
$48k – $75k$18,485
$75k – $110k$20,982
$110k+$26,442
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,771
Median debt at graduation$24,711
Est. monthly loan payment$262
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants38%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans83%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
65%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$31.7k
Net price
$21k
Pell
38%
above avg
Median debt
$24.7k
Earnings (10y)
$54.8k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
968 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 24
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Abilene, TX 79698
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
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Arts & Humanities
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About Hardin-Simmons University
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- Where is Hardin-Simmons University located?
- Hardin-Simmons University is located in Abilene, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Hardin-Simmons University?
- Hardin-Simmons University is a private university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Hardin-Simmons University?
- Hardin-Simmons University's published in-state tuition is approximately $31,686 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Hardin-Simmons University?
- Hardin-Simmons University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,283 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Hardin-Simmons University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Hardin-Simmons University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Hardin-Simmons University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Hardin-Simmons University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/hardin-simmons-university