More selective than 33% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hardin-Simmons 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.
Hardin-Simmons 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, Hardin-Simmons University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 600 |
| SAT math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hardin-Simmons University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 510–600 | 500–590 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 480–600 | 488–590 | 18–24 | 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 Hardin-Simmons University compared with other Texas colleges?
Hardin-Simmons University has the 47th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Texas State University | 89% | 55% | $16,805 |
| 44 | Tarleton State University | 90% | 48% | $20,783 |
| 45 | University of St Thomas | 90% | 69% | $19,359 |
| 46 | University of Houston-Downtown | 90% | 33% | $10,542 |
| 47 | Hardin-Simmons University | 90% | 46% | $19,555 |
| 48 | Sam Houston State University | 90% | 55% | $16,404 |
| 49 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | 91% | 52% | $15,563 |
| 50 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | 91% | 42% | $12,090 |
| 51 | Concordia University Texas | 91% | 45% | $23,131 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Hardin-Simmons University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hardin-Simmons University admissions questions
What is the Hardin-Simmons University acceptance rate?
Hardin-Simmons University accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,367 of 2,452 applicants were admitted.
Does Hardin-Simmons University require the SAT or ACT?
Hardin-Simmons University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?
The middle 50% of Hardin-Simmons University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1190 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 Hardin-Simmons University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (356 of 2,367).
Is Hardin-Simmons University getting harder to get into?
Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% 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 Hardin-Simmons University overview