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$32,960
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
Hardin-Simmons University is an educational institution in Abilene, TX. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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28 of 28 CLEP exams accepted
Business & Finance
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
11
Sports
9
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
HSU automatically awards first-year academic scholarships of $14,000 to $22,000 per year by GPA or test score, with Honors Program awards up to full tuition.
Trustee Scholarship (test score)
Automatic$22,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to four years/eight long terms; capped at tuition
Automatic during admission application review; no separate application.
Earned with an SAT of 1200, ACT of 25 or CLT of 78 (any one). HSU does not stack academic scholarships; you get only the highest one.
Presidents Scholarship (3.9+ GPA)
Automatic$20,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to four years/eight long terms; capped at tuition
Automatic during admission application review; no separate application.
High school GPA band 3.9+; the page also lists a CLT score of 76 and does not say whether it is an alternative or an added requirement, so no cutoff is stored. You receive only the award for your band. HSU does not stack academic scholarships; you get only the highest one.
Deans Scholarship (3.5-3.8 GPA)
Automatic$18,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to four years/eight long terms; capped at tuition
Automatic during admission application review; no separate application.
High school GPA band 3.5-3.8; the page also lists a CLT score of 74 and does not say whether it is an alternative or an added requirement, so no cutoff is stored. You receive only the award for your band. HSU does not stack academic scholarships; you get only the highest one.
University Scholarship (3.2-3.4 GPA)
Automatic$16,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to four years/eight long terms; capped at tuition
Automatic during admission application review; no separate application.
High school GPA band 3.2-3.4; the page also lists a CLT score of 72 and does not say whether it is an alternative or an added requirement, so no cutoff is stored. You receive only the award for your band. HSU does not stack academic scholarships; you get only the highest one.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,822
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,771
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,711
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 60 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Abilene, Texas
Taylor County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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