Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1010–1190

Median ~1100

Acceptance rate

90%

Enrollment

1,283

ACT middle 50%

19–26

What the numbers say about HSU, Hardin-Simmons

The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1010 to 1190. A planning score near or above 1230 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 530 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 46% completion rate and $54,771 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$32,960

Tuition (out-of-state)

$32,960

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$54,771

4-year completion rate (150% time)

46%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1190. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1230 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1190 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1100 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to HSU, Hardin-Simmons's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	980–1200	89%
Kent State University at Kent	Kent, OH	1010–1240	86%
Towson University	Towson, MD	950–1240	82%
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, HI	1080–1290	87%
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville, IL	950–1190	98%
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Slippery Rock, PA	980–1190	71%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for HSU, Hardin-Simmons?

Hardin-Simmons University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1190, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1230 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is HSU, Hardin-Simmons's acceptance rate?

Hardin-Simmons University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

How much does it cost to attend HSU, Hardin-Simmons?

Published tuition is approximately $32,960 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is HSU, Hardin-Simmons test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Hardin-Simmons University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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