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Hardin-Simmons University, also known as HSU, is a private, Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1891. HSU's campus comprises of more than 30 buildings which spread across an area of 209 acres. HSU offers a number of bachelor and master degrees in the fields of arts, science, and business. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
HSU’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III and the American Southwest Conference. They are nicknamed the Cowboys and Cowgirls. They participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, and softball.
The main campus of Hardin Simmons is in Abilene, TX (a medium-sized city). The school is a Baptist institution. Hardin Simmons is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Hardin Simmons offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Hardin Simmons does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 35% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Hardin Simmons had 2,435 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
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 79698-0001
General Phone: (325) 670-1000
http://www.hsutx.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 103 | early childhood education, school counseling, math teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, gifted and talended education, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 93 | business management, accounting, finance, management science, marketing, business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 54 | physical therapy, psychology, family psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 51 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | English, political science, history, economics, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, sociology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Religion and Philosophy | 35 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, pastoral counseling, Christian studies, theology, missionary studies, religious music, ... |
| Science | 19 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Media | 16 | public relations and advertising, mass communication, radio and television, broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Music | 10 | music, music theory and composition, voice, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, music management, music history and theory |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer programming |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | natural resources management, environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | agronomy |
| 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 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 380 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 100 | 22 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 26 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hardin Simmons had a total enrollment of 2,435 students (2,144 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 92% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Hardin Simmons offers campus housing for 810 of its 2,144 (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. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,816 | 633 | 35% | 471 | 74% |
| Men | 801 | 280 | 35% | 209 | 75% |
| Women | 1,015 | 353 | 35% | 262 | 74% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,380 |
| Room and board | $ 5,180 |
| Room charge | $ 2,492 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,688 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,582 |
Financial Aid:
Hardin Simmons participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357100)
Hardin Simmons has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $82,796 | 3 | $98,700 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $83,575 | 3 | $61,600 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,250 | 3 | $64,917 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $78,520 | 9 | $75,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $65,809 | 8 | $55,125 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $58,654 | 13 | $53,792 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $51,378 | 14 | $48,632 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,042 | 3 | $39,373 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $59,728 | 38 | $51,033 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | 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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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