Hardin-Simmons University

2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-1000
http://www.hsutx.edu/

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1891
Religious AffiliationBaptist
Undergrad Students1,991
Endowment87,136,199
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee50
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition15,626
Room/Board4,580
Services
Associated FirmsPublic Schools (Dallas, Ft-Worth Area, local districts), Churches, Local, State and Federal Government Agencies, Financial Institutions (Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America), Oil and Energy Industry
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsArt center, observatory with 14-inch telescope, SIX WHITE HORSE facility
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsArt center, observatory with 14-inch telescope, SIX WHITE HORSE facility
Periodical Subs35,567
# of Books216,429
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months90%
within one year95%
within two years97%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities8%
Students in sororities11%
Campus Size120 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing43%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (45%), men's dorms (40%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (9%), other housing options (6%)
Popular Events Western Heritage Day, SING, Homecoming, All-School Christmas Party
Nearest AirportDallas/Ft. Worth (169), Abilene (5)
Nearest TrainFort Worth (140)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations0
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities8%
Students in sororities11%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Brand (every other week)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Mu Gamma, Gamma Zeta Chapter; Beta Beta Beta, Delta Psi Chapter; Gamma Beta Phi; Kappa Delta Pi; Kappa Mu Epsilon, Texas Eta Chapter; Kappa Pi, Beta Chi Chapter; Phi Alpha Theta; Pi Kappa Lambda; Sigma Delta Pi, Beta Sigma Chapter; Speech honor society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Catholic Group
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Unity Group, International Student Club, Black Student Fellowship, Collegiates for Racial Harmony, Latin-American Club, United Mexican-American Students (UMAS), German Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Epsilon Omega; Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP); AISNSA-Intercollegiate Student Nurse Association; American Chemical Society; Criminal Justice Club; Geology Club; Law & Politics Club; Mathematics Club; Moot Court Team; Music Educators National Conference; National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Phi Sigma Rho; Pre-Physical Therapy Club; Social Work Club; SIFE; TX Student Education Asso. ; Alpha Chi, Alpha Kappa Psi (Eta Kappa Chapter); Alpha Phi Omega; Alpha Psi Omega; Epsilon Pi Alpha; Kappa Pi (Beta Chi Chapter); Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia (Theta Lambda Chapter); Pi Gamma Mu; Pi Kappa Delta; Sigma Alpha Iota (Gamma Phi Chapter); Sigma Tau Delta (Xi E; silon Chapter); Student Communication Association