Hardin-Simmons University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
96.53%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.04%
Freshmen Enrollment
350
SAT Scores
1,075
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,314 students have applied and 2,042 students have allowed to admit to Hardin-Simmons University (Acceptance rate: 88.25%). HSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.14 % where 350 students have finally enrolled out of 2,042 admitted students.
HSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Abilene Christian University and Dallas Baptist University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.64%).
HSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.42%).
How to Apply to Hardin-Simmons University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply HSU.
| Admission | https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid/affording-hsu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/academic-resources/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at HSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Hardin-Simmons University is 1,075 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hardin-Simmons University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,095). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Simmons University | 1,075 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,095 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hardin-Simmons University, 118 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,075 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 608 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 545 | 590 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,095 | 1,198 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Hardin-Simmons University, 62 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
HSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hardin-Simmons University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |