Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1891 as Abilene Baptist College, the institution was founded with the mission to provide Christian higher education to the Southwest. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, HSU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including pre-professional tracks in dentistry, engineering, medicine, law, and more.
With an enrollment of approximately 2,392 students, HSU maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 33:1 and is renowned for its diverse student body hailing from various Christian denominations. Boasting a 209-acre urban campus, the university has a strong academic standing, with U.S. News & World Report ranking it as the 37th best regional university. HSU's commitment to excellence in education, inspired by Christian faith and values, continues to resonate through its rich history and contemporary academic offerings.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1891
- Phone: 325-670-1000
- Cost: $23,337 / year
- Students: 1,412 Undergrads
- Address: 2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX
- Website: https://www.hsutx.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardin.simmons.university/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsutx/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HardinSimmons
Ranking:
- Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America: 217 of 591
- Best College Dorms in America: 669 of 1,363
- Safest College Campuses in America: 801 of 1,306
