Academic Life at Hardin-Simmons University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Hardin-Simmons University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 15 students per faculty member, Hardin-Simmons University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 61% of instructors full time, Hardin-Simmons University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Hardin-Simmons University can choose from 31 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Hardin-Simmons University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Hardin-Simmons University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Hardin-Simmons University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Hardin-Simmons University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 718 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (65% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Hardin-Simmons University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Hardin-Simmons University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Hardin-Simmons University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Hardin-Simmons University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Hardin-Simmons University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Hardin-Simmons University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies