By the numbers

Undergraduate Enrollment	1,997
In-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$535
Out-of-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$535
Yearly Room and Board	$3,000-5,000
% of Students on Financial Aid	90
Median ACT	22
% of African American Students	5.5
% of Asian American Students	1.7
% of Hispanic Students	11.8
% of International Students	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	15:1
Number of Full-time Faculty	130
Student Male/Female Ratio	43/57
Greek System?	Yes
% of Students Who Live on Campus?	36
% of Students Who Graduate in Four Years	27
% Who Graduate Overall	49
% of Freshmen Who Return	66
% Of Alumni Who Give $$ to School	26

Hardin-Simmons University

Team Name:

Cowboys

Address:

2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698

Web:

hsutx.edu

Phone:

325-670-1000

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,997

Points of Distinction

Church-related master’s university
Women’s basketball team was rated top academic team in Division III and second out of any division in the nation
Tuition lock for duration of degree program

With its collegiate red brick buildings, massive lawn, and serene duck pond, this small Christian university attracts many Texans, who make up about 96 percent of the 1,900 students who attend Hardin-Simmons. Perhaps they’re drawn by HSU’s emphasis on spirituality, which informs the more than 50 majors offered at the school. The popular Kelley College of Business, for instance, encourages its students to become business leaders with a Christian focus. Spirituality shapes students’ extracurricular life as well, with some participating in the HSU Community Renewal program to improve nearby Abilene neighborhoods and their facilities.

HSU student athletes compete in NCAA Division III and on intramural teams. The men’s and women’s soccer teams draw enthusiastic supporters. The women’s basketball team excels off the court as well, having recently been named the top team academically in Division III athletics.

HSU students live on campus until they turn 21 years old, residing in one of five single-gender dormitories. While a large number of students find weekend fun on campus, many others frequent Abilene’s Paramount Theater for current films and retrospectives, Grace Museum’s numerous exhibits, and Monk’s for live local music.