Excellence in Science:

HSU offers the first Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Texas. HSU graduates' medical and dental school acceptance rates are three times the national average.

Excellence in Music:

HSU has the oldest accredited school of music in Texas.

Excellence in Business:

HSU graduates score in the 94th percentile of business school graduates across the country. Out of the three universities in Abilene, HSU is the only one to offer a MBA degree.

Excellence in Outreach:

HSU's community renewal program works to rebuild houses, literacy, and hope in the neighborhood around campus.

Excellence in Education:

HSU graduates have a 98% first-time success rate on the Teacher Certification Exam.

Excellence in Athletics:

Besides a football program recognized as "the winningest team in Texas," HSU's women's soccer, women's tennis, and men's tennis teams all won conference championships in 2004-2005.