Avg Earnings (5yr)
$44,392
Acceptance Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
53%
Annual Tuition
$31,686
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Hardin-Simmons University earn a median of $54,771 ten years after entry — 1% above the national median. Acceptance rate 96.5%, average SAT score 1108, in-state tuition $31,686.
At a Glance
Total Students
1,275
Retention Rate
65%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
83%
Median Debt
$24,711
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,108
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
510–600
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–590
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
Institution Overview
Hardin-Simmons University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,275 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 96.5%. The graduation rate is 53.4%, and the retention rate is 65.3%. The in-state tuition is $31,686.
Graduates' earnings one year after graduation are $40,226. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $44,392, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $54,771. The median debt for students is $24,711, and 82.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$44k
5 YEARS
$55k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Hardin-Simmons University alumni earn a median of $40,226. After five years, median earnings increase to $44,392, and after ten years, median earnings reach $54,771. The median debt for students is $24,711, and 82.8% of students receive financial aid.
Hardin-Simmons University has a 96.5% acceptance rate and a 53.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 65.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $31,686.
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