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$32,960
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$16,480 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$26,368 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$46,144 saved
28 of 28 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $156,011potential savings
Business & Finance
Technology & Computer Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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
In-State Students
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
CLEP Savings at Hardin-Simmons University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,099 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $16,480
8 exams
24 credits
Save $26,368
14 exams
42 credits
Save $46,144
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$16,480 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$26,368 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$46,144 saved
| 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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