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The main campus of Freed Hardeman is in Henderson, Tennessee (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Churches of Christ institution. Freed Hardeman is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Freed Hardeman students most commonly major in a field related to science, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 490 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Freed Hardeman offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,030 enrolled students.
Freed Hardeman is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Freed Hardeman makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Freed Hardeman belong to the TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Freed-Hardeman University is a private institution, associated with churches of Christ, dedicated to moral and spiritual values, academic excellence, and service in a friendly, supportive environment. The purpose of the university is to provide every student an undergraduate or graduate education permeated with these Christian values."
More complete details are provided below.
Freed - Hardeman University
158 E Main St
Henderson, TN 38340-2399
General Phone: (731) 989-6000
Admissions Phone: (731) 989-6651
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 989-6662
http://www.fhu.edu
Freed Hardeman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 119 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, physical education teaching, special ed, school counseling |
| Religion And Philosophy | 62 | bible studies, theology, philosophy, pastoral counseling, ministry |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biochemistry |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, MIS |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | social work, family studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Media | 9 | public relations, communication studies, mass communication |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Design | 5 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | acting, theatre design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Freed Hardeman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 256 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 132 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Freed Hardeman had a total enrollment of 2,030 students (1,710 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 50% |
| Alabama | 9% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Freed Hardeman offers campus housing for 1,414 of its 1,710 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Henderson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,230 | 1,223 | 99% | 374 | 31% |
| Men | 522 | 518 | 99% | 170 | 33% |
| Women | 708 | 705 | 100% | 204 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 989-6651
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,440 |
| Room and board | $ 6,040 |
| Room charge | $ 3,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,610 |
Financial Aid:
Freed Hardeman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 989-6662
Freed Hardeman has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $72,872 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $65,652 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,293 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $67,719 | 3 | $62,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $59,957 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $53,259 | 3 | $54,164 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $43,688 | 16 | $44,781 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,093 | 3 | $37,487 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $49,116 | 25 | $44,591 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 58 | 136 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 41 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Freed Hardeman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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