Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.
Location:
Abilene, TX
150 miles west of Ft. Worth
Campus and Facilities:
209 acres
33 major buildings, including 8 classroom buildings and 6 dorms
Founded:
1891
Type:
Private, coeducational
| Student Body: (Fall 2009) |
| 1,882 |
Undergraduate |
| 423 |
Graduate |
| |
79 |
Master of Divinity |
| |
77 |
Doctorate of Physical Therapy |
| |
267 |
Other Graduate Studies |
| 2,305 |
Total Student Population |
| 21 states and 12 countries represented |
Accreditations:
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council of Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Texas Board for Educator Certification
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Association of Theological Schools
Endowment:
In excess of $100 million
Faculty:
77% of the full time faculty hold a PhD. or equivalent degree
Student to Faculty Ratio:
14:1
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Divinity
Master of Education
Master of Music
Master of Nursing
Master of Science
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
HSU’s DPT program was the first to be approved in Texas and is the only transitional DPT program in Texas for licensed physical therapists wanting to upgrade their degrees.
Schools:
Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Kelley College of Business
Irvin School of Education
School of Music and Fine Arts
Logsdon School of Theology
Graduate School
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing – a consortium with Abilene Christian University and McMurry University
Athletics:
Member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III and American Southwest Conference.
Teams include football, baseball, softball, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s golf, tennis, soccer, and basketball. Cross-country and track will be added in fall 2008.
Financial Aid:
In 2006-07, an estimated $32 million was awarded in federal, state and institutional programs, including scholarships, loans, grants and work-study.
84.5% of the HSU students received financial aid.
Library:
Two libraries containing over 298,346 items; member of Abilene Library. Consortium with over 1,600,616 items in the online catalog.
Ranking:
Chosen to be a member of Colleges of Distinction.
Technology:
Wireless technology is accessible to 85% of the main campus.
217 computers available for student use in 14 labs and 3 communal areas.
Disability Access:
Over 90% of the campus is accessible to students with disabilities.