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Hardin-Simmons University Admissions Statistics & Acceptance Rate

What Does Hardin-Simmons University’s Incoming Class Look Like?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Hardin-Simmons University, situated in Abilene, TX.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Hardin-Simmons University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Hardin-Simmons University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	90%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

Hardin-Simmons University received 3,479 applications. Among these applicants, 3,131 received admission offers, and 383 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	3,479
Accepted	3,131
Enrolled	383
Enrolled Full-Time	383

The acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University is 90%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Hardin-Simmons University: women are accepted at a rate of 91% versus 88% for men.

Among admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University is 12%. This means that 12% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 8% compared to 19% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Hardin-Simmons University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	1,288	2,191
Admitted	1,129	2,002
Enrolled	215	168

Average Test Scores

About 32% of applicants to Hardin - Simmons reported SAT scores (121 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 510 and 600. Math scores were between 500 and 590.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	510	600
Mathematics	500	590
Combined Total	1010	1190

Hardin - Simmons saw ACT scores submitted by 20% of admitted applicants (76 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 26.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	19	26
English/Reading	17	24
Math	18	24

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.