Hardin-Simmons University Acceptance Rate (90%) & Admissions

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University?

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

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:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	560	600
SAT Math	500	540	590
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT English	17	21	24
ACT Math	18	21	24

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 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
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

Can I get into Hardin-Simmons University with a 3.0 GPA?

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 do you need to get into Hardin-Simmons University?

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.

What is the acceptance rate at Hardin-Simmons University?

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

Is Hardin-Simmons University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Hardin-Simmons University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Hardin-Simmons University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Hardin-Simmons University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 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 University 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.

How much does GPA matter at Hardin-Simmons University?

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.

Does Hardin-Simmons University consider legacy status?

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

Does Hardin-Simmons University accept AP credit?

Yes. 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.

What is the average net price at Hardin-Simmons University?

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.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Hardin-Simmons University's official admissions site.

Sources

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

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