Tuition Costs & Fees

At Hardin-Simmons, we try to make the financial planning of attending college as easy as possible. Below you will find a listing of all the components that can make up a student’s cost of attendance at Hardin-Simmons University.

1. Tuition & Fees – An amount normally assessed a student carrying the same academic workload, as determined by the institution.
2. Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment – An allowance for books, course materials, and equipment, which must include all such costs required of all students in the same course of study, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer, as determined by the institution.
3. Living Expense (Housing) – Housing allowances for students residing in institutionally owned or operated housing with or without dependents must be based on the average or median amount assessed to such residents for housing charges, whichever is greater.
4. Living Expense (Meals) – A standard food allowance that provides the equivalent of three meals each day, regardless of whether a student chooses institutionally owned or operated food services (i.e., board or meal plans).
5. Transportation – An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.
6. Miscellaneous Personal Expenses – An allowance, as determined by the institution, for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
7. Loan Fees (Federal) – An allowance for the cost of any Federal student loan fee, origination fee, or insurance premium charged to the student or the parent of the student.
8. Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential—An allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential, for a student in a program that prepares them to enter a profession that requires such a qualification.
9. *Dependent care—An allowance based on the estimated actual expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of such dependents.
10. *Disability-related expenses—An allowance, as determined by the institution, for expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.
11. *Study abroad expenses—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, for a student in a study abroad program approved for credit by the home institution.
12. **Cooperative education costs—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, associated with such employment for a student engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program.
13. **Online or Study by correspondence – must include tuition and fees and, if required, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. A school may also include an allowance for travel, housing, and food costs incurred specifically for a period of residential training.
14. **Confined or incarcerated students – may only include tuition & fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, the cost of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
15. **Less than half-time – Must include any components (tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; and transportation) normally applied to students who are enrolled less than half-time, along with any other components (disability expenses, etc.) that are not expressly prohibited for less than half-time students (e.g., miscellaneous personal expenses). May also include an allowance for living expenses, including food and housing costs, for up to three semesters, or the equivalent, with no more than two semesters being consecutive.
16. **Military Housing (BAH) – Students living in housing on a military base or for which they receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, institutions must include a reasonable allowance for food on-campus or off-campus but cannot include housing costs.

Cost of attendance components marked by asterisks (* or **) may be added to a student’s budget by request and by completing a cost of attendance adjustment appeal. Please note that an appeal requires specific documentation in support of the request.

*The charts below outline an estimate for the 2026-2027 and 2025-2026 cost for Tuition and General Fees. The cost is based on the full academic year (fall and spring semesters) for a full-time student with at least 12-17 credit hours per semester and does not include course-specific fees.

Refer to our official Cost of Attendance Page or the University Catalog for more information.

Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.

• Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (12-17 hours per semester; does not include course-specific fees)
• Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition is $995 per hour (EX: $995 x 9 hrs = $8,955 per semester x2 = Annual Cost of $17,910)
• Online Business is $395 per credit hour

Living on campus at HSU means quality surroundings, and endless opportunities to get involved and make friends.

*The charts and information below provide estimated costs per semester for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years for the various living arrangements at HSU.

**Summer Housing:
May Term $400
Summer 1 & 2 $450 ea.
Entire Summer $1,200

On-Campus House Rent (Utilities included) ’26-’27 and ’25-’26

HSU Dining offers a variety of meal plans and options located throughout campus for students, faculty, staff and guests to enjoy a sit-down meal, a sandwich on the go,  or a cup of coffee on the way to class.

Learn more about the Caf, POD, and Gilberts Coffee at HSU Cafeteria.

A budget allowance for books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, which must include all such costs required of all students in the same course of study, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer, as determined by the institution. HSU budgets for the estimated cost of books, course materials, supplies and equipment for 2026-2027 to be $1,262 annually.

Transportation is a part of the estimated cost of attendance. For the 2026-2027 year, HSU estimates travel expenses of $1,698 annually, which may include transportation between home, campus, and your place of work.  If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office.

Miscellaneous personal expenses are a part of the estimated cost of attendance. For 2026-2027, HSU estimates personal expenses of $2,110 annually, for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.

Loan fees are a part of the estimated cost of attendance if you have taken out federal loans. HSU estimates loan origination fees of $70 annually for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis. If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office. See our loan origination calculator.

The cost of obtaining a professional license, certification, or first professional credential is a part of the estimated cost of attendance.  HSU estimates such fees based on specific programs and costs of the regulatory body who grant the license. Students who are in programs leading to a license, certification or first professional credential will have this specific component added to the cost of attendance by the HSU Financial Aid Office.  If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office.

*Students requiring corrections to their cost of attendance for any of the items below may request the addition by submitting a Cost of Attendance Appeal.

**Students who fit into one of these categories of student will have their cost of attendance adjusted during HSU’s financial aid audit, prior to aid disbursement.

• *Dependent care—An allowance based on the estimated actual expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of such dependents.
• *Disability-related expenses—An allowance, as determined by the institution, for expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.
• *Study abroad expenses—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, for a student in a study abroad program approved for credit by the home institution.
• **Cooperative education costs—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, associated with such employment for a student engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program.
• **Online or Study by correspondence – must include tuition and fees and, if required, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. A school may also include an allowance for travel, housing, and food costs incurred specifically for a period of residential training.
• **Confined or incarcerated students– may only include tuition & fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, the cost of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
• **Less than half-time – Must include any components (tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; and transportation) normally applied to students who are enrolled less than half-time, along with any other components (disability expenses, etc.) that are not expressly prohibited for less than half-time students (e.g., miscellaneous personal expenses). May also include an allowance for living expenses, including food and housing costs, for up to three semesters, or the equivalent, with no more than two semesters being consecutive.
• **Military Housing (BAH) – Students living in housing on a military base or for which they receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, institutions must include a reasonable allowance for food on-campus or off-campus but cannot include housing costs.

At Hardin-Simmons, we try to make the financial planning of attending college as easy as possible. Below you will find a listing of all the components that can make up a student’s cost of attendance at Hardin-Simmons University.

1. Tuition & Fees – An amount normally assessed a student carrying the same academic workload, as determined by the institution.
2. Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment – An allowance for books, course materials, and equipment, which must include all such costs required of all students in the same course of study, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer, as determined by the institution.
3. Living Expense (Housing) – Housing allowances for students residing in institutionally owned or operated housing with or without dependents must be based on the average or median amount assessed to such residents for housing charges, whichever is greater.
4. Living Expense (Meals) – A standard food allowance that provides the equivalent of three meals each day, regardless of whether a student chooses institutionally owned or operated food services (i.e., board or meal plans).
5. Transportation – An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.
6. Miscellaneous Personal Expenses – An allowance, as determined by the institution, for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
7. Loan Fees (Federal) – An allowance for the cost of any Federal student loan fee, origination fee, or insurance premium charged to the student or the parent of the student.
8. Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential—An allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential, for a student in a program that prepares them to enter a profession that requires such a qualification.
9. *Dependent care—An allowance based on the estimated actual expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of such dependents.
10. *Disability-related expenses—An allowance, as determined by the institution, for expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.
11. *Study abroad expenses—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, for a student in a study abroad program approved for credit by the home institution.
12. **Cooperative education costs—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, associated with such employment for a student engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program.
13. **Online or Study by correspondence – must include tuition and fees and, if required, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. A school may also include an allowance for travel, housing, and food costs incurred specifically for a period of residential training.
14. **Confined or incarcerated students – may only include tuition & fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, the cost of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
15. **Less than half-time – Must include any components (tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; and transportation) normally applied to students who are enrolled less than half-time, along with any other components (disability expenses, etc.) that are not expressly prohibited for less than half-time students (e.g., miscellaneous personal expenses). May also include an allowance for living expenses, including food and housing costs, for up to three semesters, or the equivalent, with no more than two semesters being consecutive.
16. **Military Housing (BAH) – Students living in housing on a military base or for which they receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, institutions must include a reasonable allowance for food on-campus or off-campus but cannot include housing costs.

Cost of attendance components marked by asterisks (* or **) may be added to a student’s budget by request and by completing a cost of attendance adjustment appeal. Please note that an appeal requires specific documentation in support of the request.

*The chart below outlines graduate program costs for the 2026-2027 and 2025-2026 academic year. The cost is based on an hourly or per term rate based on your specific program.

Refer to our official Cost of Attendance Page or the Graduate University Catalog for more information.

Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.

Living on campus at HSU means quality surroundings, and endless opportunities to get involved and make friends.

*The charts and information below provide estimated costs per semester for the 2026-2027 and 2025-2026 academic years for the various living arrangements at HSU.

**Summer Housing:
May Term $400
Summer 1 & 2 $450 ea.
Entire Summer $1,200

On-Campus House Rent (Utilities included) ’26-’27 and ’25-’26

HSU Dining offers a variety of meal plans and options located throughout campus for students, faculty, staff and guests to enjoy a sit-down meal, a sandwich on the go,  or a cup of coffee on the way to class.

Learn more about the Caf, POD, and Gilberts Coffee at HSU Cafeteria.

A budget allowance for books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, which must include all such costs required of all students in the same course of study, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer, as determined by the institution. HSU budgets for the estimated cost of books, course materials, supplies and equipment 2026-2027 to be $1,262 annually. If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office.

Transportation is a part of the estimated cost of attendance. For the 2026-2027 year, HSU estimates travel expenses of $1,698 annually, which may include transportation between home, campus, and your place of work.  If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office.

Miscellaneous personal expenses are a part of the estimated cost of attendance. HSU estimates personal expenses of $2,110 annually, for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.

Loan fees are a part of the estimated cost of attendance if you have taken out federal loans. HSU estimates loan origination fees of $222 annually, for a graduate student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis. If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office. See our loan origination calculator here.

The cost of obtaining a professional license, certification, or first professional credential is a part of the estimated cost of attendance.  HSU estimates such fees based on specific programs and costs of the regulatory body who grant the license. Students who are in programs leading to a license, certification or first professional credential will have this specific component added to the cost of attendance by the HSU Financial Aid Office.  If you believe your cost will be greater, you may request a cost of attendance adjustment. With adequate documentation, a change could be made to your cost of attendance at the discretion of the HSU Financial Aid Office.

*Students requiring corrections to their cost of attendance for any of these items may request the addition by submitting a Cost of Attendance Appeal.

**Students who fit into one of these categories of student will have their cost of attendance adjusted during HSU’s financial aid audit, prior to aid disbursement.

• *Dependent care—An allowance based on the estimated actual expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of such dependents.
• *Disability-related expenses—An allowance, as determined by the institution, for expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.
• *Study abroad expenses—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, for a student in a study abroad program approved for credit by the home institution.
• **Cooperative education costs—An allowance for reasonable costs, as determined by the institution, associated with such employment for a student engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program.
• **Online or Study by correspondence – must include tuition and fees and, if required, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. A school may also include an allowance for travel, housing, and food costs incurred specifically for a period of residential training.
• **Confined or incarcerated students– may only include tuition & fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, the cost of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential.
• **Less than half-time – Must include any components (tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; and transportation) normally applied to students who are enrolled less than half-time, along with any other components (disability expenses, etc.) that are not expressly prohibited for less than half-time students (e.g., miscellaneous personal expenses). May also include an allowance for living expenses, including food and housing costs, for up to three semesters, or the equivalent, with no more than two semesters being consecutive.
• **Military Housing (BAH) – Students living in housing on a military base or for which they receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, institutions must include a reasonable allowance for food on-campus or off-campus but cannot include housing costs.