Hardin-Simmons University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,694

2023 Average Net Price

$21,321

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

2,452 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,655

91.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.6%

225 Graduates

About

Hardin-Simmons University is a higher education institution located in Taylor County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hardin-Simmons University were General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2023, 473 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hardin-Simmons University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (299 degrees), 4.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $30,694, which is $6,119 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hardin-Simmons University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 539 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $30,694, which is $6,119 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,321.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,694

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University was $30,694. The cost of tuition at Hardin-Simmons University is $6,119 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,321

2023 Value

5.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hardin-Simmons University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,321. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hardin-Simmons University grew by 5.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,980

Room and Board

$1,061

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hardin-Simmons University was of $9,980 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,061. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.0943% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Hardin-Simmons University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hardin-Simmons University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 539 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hardin-Simmons University received 2,452 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.96% annual growth. Out of those 2,452 applicants, 2,367 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,655 students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hardin-Simmons University has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,367

Accepted Out of 2,452

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University was 96.5% (2,367 admissions from 2,452 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.96%, while admissions grew by 15.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

101

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Hardin-Simmons University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hardin-Simmons University had a total enrollment of 1,655 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,517 students and the part-time enrollment is 138. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.1% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.97% Black or African American, 3.38% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,655 students. The full-time enrollment at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,517 and the part-time enrollment is 138. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hardin-Simmons University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hardin-Simmons University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Hardin-Simmons University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hardin-Simmons University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
929 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
407 enrolled students
Black or African American
165 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hardin-Simmons University is 56.1% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.97% Black or African American, 3.38% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.483% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (0.423%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 101 more women than men received degrees from Hardin-Simmons University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hardin-Simmons University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), and Biology (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Registered nurses (1,546,077 people), Physicians (517,710 people), Other managers (217,013 people), Medical & health services managers (208,216 people), and Pharmacists (200,517 people).

The most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), Biology (31 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Health (129 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), Biology (31 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Health (129 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hardin-Simmons University are Elementary & secondary schools (693,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,723 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (357,973 people), Outpatient care centers (223,598 people), and Computer Systems Design (181,585 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hardin-Simmons University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
39 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
28 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hardin-Simmons University was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hardin-Simmons University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

186

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

287

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (287).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hardin-Simmons University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Hardin-Simmons University in Physical Therapy, which is 2.29 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Hardin-Simmons University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hardin-Simmons University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.78% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hardin-Simmons University is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hardin-Simmons University is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at nearly $214M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.6M (15.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Hardin-Simmons University had a total salary expenditure of 54.1M. Hardin-Simmons University employs 37 Professors, 24 Assistant professors and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at Hardin-Simmons University are Male Professor (27), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Endowment

$214M

2023 Endowment

6.41%

growth from 2022

Hardin-Simmons University has an endowment valued at about $214M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Hardin-Simmons University grew 6.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $164M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hardin-Simmons University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.1M

2023 Salaries

1.45%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Hardin-Simmons University paid a median of $24.1M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($54.1M) and a 1.45% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 40.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hardin-Simmons University paid a total of $7.21M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University were Professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hardin-Simmons University was Male Professor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hardin-Simmons University.

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