Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX
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Hardin-Simmons University Review

4.3333
Based on 12 Reviews
Abilene, TX, 2200 Hickory
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Career Preparation A
Students and Culture A
Facilities A
Activities and Groups A
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Hardin-Simmons University is a small, private, four-year university enrolling 2,112 students and offering 98 degrees in Abilene, TX.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Hardin-Simmons University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Healthcare
102 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
6
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
5
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
4
0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
25
Nursing Education
0
Physical Therapy/therapist
33
Pre-Nursing Studies
0
Registered Nurse
29
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Education and Liberal Arts
99 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Teacher Education
0
Business Teacher Education
1
Computer Teacher Education
0
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
21
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
8
Education
0
Education/teaching of the Gifted and Talented
5
English Language and Literature
11
1
English/language Arts Teacher Education
1
Health and Physical Education/fitness
1
History Teacher Education
3
Mathematics Teacher Education
6
Music Teacher Education
2
0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
0
0
Reading Teacher Education
3
Rhetoric and Composition
0
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
1
Social Studies Teacher Education
2
Spanish Language and Literature
0
Spanish Language Teacher Education
0
Speech Teacher Education
0
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
16
17
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
97 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bible/biblical Studies
10
Christian Studies
1
0
Divinity/ministry
14
Family Psychology
10
History
10
0
Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology
0
Pastoral Studies/counseling
4
Philosophy
0
Political Science
0
Psychology
28
Religious/sacred Music
2
0
Social Work
5
Sociology
3
Theological and Ministerial Studies
9
Theology and Religious Vocations
1
Theology/theological Studies
0
Youth Ministry
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
92 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
14
Business Administration and Management
0
11
Commerce
0
Economics
18
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
19
Finance
6
Management Science
15
Marketing/marketing Management
8
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
1
Organizational Leadership
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
33 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2
Biology
28
Chemistry
0
Geology/earth Science
1
Mathematics
1
Physics
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Art and Design
32 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
7
Fine Arts
11
Graphic Design
1
Keyboard Instruments
1
0
Music
6
Music Management
0
Music Performance
0
0
Music Theory and Composition
6
0
Stringed Instruments
0
0
Voice and Opera
0
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Legal and Law
23 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Corrections
22
Criminal Justice
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Communication and Media
16 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication
16
Mass Communication
0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Computer Technology
6 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Programming
5
Management Information Systems
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Agriculture
3 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Natural Resources Management and Policy
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Engineering
2 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Science
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 3 Reviews
Alumni
English/Spanish, Class of 1971

I don't know. It has been so long ago when I received my undergraduate degree. I remember no assistance in securing employment following graduation in 1971.

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Biology/Chemisrty BS, Class of 1975

internship in business for your degree

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Alumni
Social Work, Class of 2010

Networking, community events, attending conferences

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A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 3 Reviews
Alumni
English/Spanish, Class of 1971

At the time I was in undergraduate school, the students were multi-cultural, in a small atmosphere where we all knew many students.

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Biology/Chemisrty BS, Class of 1975

Diversified and from many cultures

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Alumni
Social Work, Class of 2010

large social clubs and service clubs

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A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 3 Reviews
Alumni
English/Spanish, Class of 1971

In 1971 the some of the facilities were very old and outdated; however, many new facilities were being added.

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Alumni
Biology/Chemisrty BS, Class of 1975

computer labs, dorms, classrooms, dinning halls, gyms, chapel, bio labs

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Alumni
Social Work, Class of 2010

Older facilities, but working on renovating and remodeling

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A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 3 Reviews
Alumni
English/Spanish, Class of 1971

The "Cowboys" basketball was most popular. There were also many social and academic sororities/fraternities.

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Alumni
Social Work, Class of 2010

social clubs and inter-mural sports

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