Hardin-Simmons University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Abilene, TX · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 510–600 reading and writing, 500–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
  • Average net price: $21,321 a year (2022–23)
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Hardin-Simmons University GPA requirements

Hardin-Simmons 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 Hardin-Simmons University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Hardin-Simmons University acceptance rate

Hardin-Simmons University admitted 3,131 of 3,479 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Hardin-Simmons University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Abilene, Texas, with 1,291 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Hardin-Simmons University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing510560600
SAT Math500540590
ACT Composite192226
ACT English172124
ACT Math182124
32% submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores, as Hardin-Simmons University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1108 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Hardin-Simmons University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
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
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Hardin-Simmons University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Hardin-Simmons 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,321 a year at Hardin-Simmons 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

Is it easy to get into Hardin-Simmons?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Hardin-Simmons University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Hardin-Simmons?

Check Hardin-Simmons University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hardin-Simmons University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 32% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Hardin-Simmons students have?

The middle 50% of Hardin-Simmons University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–600 in reading and writing and 500–590 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 is the acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons?

Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,131 of 3,479 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Hardin-Simmons?

A lot: Hardin-Simmons University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Hardin-Simmons?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Hardin-Simmons University admitted 90% 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 GPA does Hardin-Simmons look for?

Hardin-Simmons 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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Hardin-Simmons look at legacy status?

Yes. Hardin-Simmons University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Hardin-Simmons cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,321 a year at Hardin-Simmons University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Hardin-Simmons?

Yes. Hardin-Simmons University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Hardin-Simmons' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Hardin-Simmons 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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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