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Hardin-Simmons University
Explore admissions details for Hardin-Simmons University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About HSU
Hardin-Simmons University is a private nonprofit institution in Abilene, TX. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Hardin-Simmons University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 97%. Reported student size is about 1,275, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Hardin-Simmons University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Hardin-Simmons University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
97%
Average SAT
1,064
Average ACT
21
Student Size
1,275
In-State Tuition
$31,686
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,686
HSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Hardin-Simmons University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average SAT shown here is 1,064, and the midpoint ACT composite is 21. Graduation rate is 53%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Hardin-Simmons University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
97%
Graduation Rate
53%
SAT Average
1,064
ACT Composite
21
SAT Reading
540
SAT Math
530
Graduation Rate
53%
Control
Private Nonprofit
HSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Hardin-Simmons University reports in-state tuition of $31,686 and out-of-state tuition of $31,686. Average net price is $21,031, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $45,059 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $24,711.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Hardin-Simmons University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$31,686
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,686
Average Net Price
$21,031
Attendance Cost
$45,059
Average Net Price
$21,031
Cost of Attendance
$45,059
Median Debt
$24,711
HSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Hardin-Simmons University enrolls about 1,275 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,771.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Hardin-Simmons University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,275
Median Earnings
$54,771
HSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Hardin-Simmons University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Hardin-Simmons University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Hardin-Simmons University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to HSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether HSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Hardin-Simmons University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
HSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University?
Hardin-Simmons University currently shows an acceptance rate of 97% in this dataset.
How competitive is Hardin-Simmons University?
Hardin-Simmons University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Hardin-Simmons University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Hardin-Simmons University cost?
Hardin-Simmons University reports in-state tuition of $31,686, out-of-state tuition of $31,686, and an average net price of $21,031.
What test scores are shown for Hardin-Simmons University?
Hardin-Simmons University shows an average SAT of 1,064 and an ACT composite midpoint of 21.
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