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Hardin Simmons is in Abilene, Texas. Abilene is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Hardin Simmons is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Hardin Simmons tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Hardin Simmons are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 570 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Hardin Simmons are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,427 students study at the school (in 2005).
Hardin Simmons makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in American Southwest Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"HSU is a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values."
More complete details are provided below.
Hardin - Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698
General Phone: (325) 670-1000
Admissions Phone: (325) 670-1206
Financial Aid Phone: (325) 670-1206
http://www.hsutx.edu
Hardin Simmons awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 89 | school counseling, early childhood education, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, computer teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, finance, management science, accounting, marketing, business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 47 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology, physical therapy, family psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | ministry, pastoral counseling, theology, bible studies, youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, Christian studies, religious music, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | English, political science, history, economics, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, sociology |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Media | 17 | public relations and advertising, radio and television, broadcast journalism, journalism, communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer programming |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Music | 9 | music, music performance, piano, music theory and composition, violin, guitar, and strings, voice, music management, music history and theory |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | natural resources management, environmental science |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | agronomy |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural management |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Hardin Simmons in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 308 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 101 | 22 |
| First-professional degree | 19 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Hardin Simmons had a total enrollment of 2,427 students (2,179 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Hardin Simmons offers campus housing for 873 of its 2,179 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Abilene, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,561 | 1,037 | 66% | 607 | 59% |
| Men | 720 | 484 | 67% | 301 | 62% |
| Women | 841 | 553 | 66% | 306 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (325) 670-1206
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,650 |
| Room and board | $ 4,215 |
| Room charge | $ 2,148 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,067 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,538 |
Financial Aid:
Hardin Simmons participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (325) 670-1206
Hardin Simmons has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
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 | 9 | $77,767 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $70,860 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $57,800 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $75,747 | 6 | $66,287 |
*: 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 | 29 | $60,703 | 4 | $52,663 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $52,150 | 10 | $46,550 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $41,866 | 14 | $40,402 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,338 | 9 | $31,911 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $51,906 | 37 | $41,324 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Family Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hardin Simmons Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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