HSU Fast Facts

Mission

The mission of Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.

Location

A large community with a small-town feel, Abilene is a leading educational, business, and medical hub in West Texas with a metropolitan population of approximately 120,000. There are numerous entertainment options available for college students, including a variety of restaurants, shops, and commercial businesses.

Campus

The main HSU campus sits on 96 beautifully landscaped acres, with the total property encompassing 220 acres. Comprised of 33 major buildings, including eight classroom buildings, six residence halls, and two apartment complexes, the HSU campus is a place where students feel at home.

History

HSU was established in 1891 as a private, coeducational, liberal arts university. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, students of all faiths, ethnicities, races, and walks of life are welcome.

The HSU Commitment

Your tuition rate will not be increased while you are enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student during consecutive fall/spring semesters and are making continuous, satisfactory progress toward a degree. (Does not apply to enrollment in doctoral programs or courses in the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing or Logsdon Seminary.)

Student Body Fall 2012

2,301 Total Student Population

1,798 Undergraduate
503 Graduate

88 Master of Divinity
23 Doctor of Ministry
81 Doctor of Physical Therapy
9 Doctor of Education in Leadership
302 Other Graduate Studies

Endowment

In excess of $100 million.

Faculty

Our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures that each student at HSU receives individualized attention and allows students to develop meaningful relationships with professors. Ninety percent of our faculty hold the highest available degree in their fields.

Schools

College of Fine Arts
Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Irvin School of Education
Kelley College of Business
Logsdon School of Theology
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Master of Divinity
Master of Education
Master of Music
Master of Science
Master of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Education in Leadership
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Distinctive Programs

Honors Program
International Studies
Leadership Studies
Ethics Minor

Accreditations & Memberships

Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Association of Theological Schools
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council of Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Texas Board for Educator Certification
The Center for Student Opportunity: Promoting a College-Bound Culture
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
University and College Accountability Network

Financial Aid

In 2011-12, $47 million was awarded in federal, state, and institutional programs, including scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study. Eighty-eight percent of the HSU students received financial aid.

Library

The HSU libraries have 417,808 listed items in the online catalog. The Abilene Library Consortium currently makes available 2,027,658 items.

Technology

Wireless technology is accessible to 95% of the main campus. 235 computers are available for student use in 14 labs and three communal areas.

Campus Life

More than 50 student clubs and organizations exist on campus, including: service, religious, honor, academic discipline, civic, and political organizations. Approximately 18% of HSU students participate in local fraternities and sororities, which are campus-based social or service clubs.

Athletics

HSU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III, and American Southwest Conference. HSU offers 18 varsity sports, including teams in basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, track, and soccer for men and women, as well as programs in football and baseball for men and volleyball and softball for women.