More selective than 85% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 89% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Freed-Hardeman University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Freed-Hardeman University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Freed-Hardeman University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 481 | 549 |
| SAT math | 471 | 538 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 952 | 1087 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Freed-Hardeman University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 481–549 | 471–538 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 467–542 | 467–542 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Freed-Hardeman University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Freed-Hardeman University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fisk University | 37% | 30% | $32,020 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 42% | 74% | $18,976 |
| 4 | Rhodes College | 50% | 85% | $28,585 |
| 5 | The University of the South | 57% | 80% | $27,872 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | 50% | $20,406 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Freed-Hardeman University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Freed-Hardeman University admissions questions
What is the Freed-Hardeman University acceptance rate?
Freed-Hardeman University accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 976 of 1,077 applicants were admitted.
Does Freed-Hardeman University require the SAT or ACT?
Freed-Hardeman University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 89% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Freed-Hardeman University?
The middle 50% of Freed-Hardeman University enrolled first-year students scored 952–1087 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Freed-Hardeman University?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (269 of 976).
Is Freed-Hardeman University getting harder to get into?
Freed-Hardeman University accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Freed-Hardeman University overview