- Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 481–549 reading and writing, 471–538 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $18,267 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Freed-Hardeman University reported: an acceptance rate of 60% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Freed-Hardeman University reviews each application.
Freed-Hardeman University GPA requirements
Freed-Hardeman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Freed-Hardeman University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Freed-Hardeman University acceptance rate
Freed-Hardeman University admitted 777 of 1,302 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Freed-Hardeman University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Henderson, Tennessee, with 1,873 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Freed-Hardeman University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 481 | 513 | 549 |
| SAT Math | 471 | 507 | 538 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1109 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Freed-Hardeman University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Freed-Hardeman University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,267 a year at Freed-Hardeman University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Freed-Hardeman University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Freed-Hardeman University admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Freed-Hardeman University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Freed-Hardeman University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 481–549 in reading and writing and 471–538 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Freed-Hardeman University?
Freed-Hardeman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Freed-Hardeman University?
A lot: Freed-Hardeman University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Freed-Hardeman University test optional?
Check Freed-Hardeman University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Freed-Hardeman University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 90% sent ACT scores.
How selective is Freed-Hardeman University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Freed-Hardeman University admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate?
Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 777 of 1,302 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the average net price at Freed-Hardeman University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,267 a year at Freed-Hardeman University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Freed-Hardeman University look at legacy status?
No. Freed-Hardeman University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Freed-Hardeman University accept AP credit?
Yes. Freed-Hardeman University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Freed-Hardeman University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Freed-Hardeman UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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