Hardin-Simmons University Graduate Schools

Hardin-Simmons University (referred to as HSU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $15,074 in average. The school has 418 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,765 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Hardin-Simmons University (referred to as HSU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Abilene, TX. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).
HSU Directory Information
School NameHardin-Simmons University (HSU)
Address2200 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79698-0001
Phone325-670-1000
Webhttps://www.hsutx.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu
Financial Infohttps://www.hsutx.edu/tuition-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $15,074 in average. The school has 418 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,765 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 79 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 7 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$15,074
Student Population418
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs79 graduate programs
(7 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Hardin-Simmons University is $15,074 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $795.
Hardin-Simmons University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Hardin-Simmons University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)7 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Hardin-Simmons University is $15,074. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.37% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$11,475$400
2019-2020$12,105$1,300
2020-2021$12,870$1,450
2021-2022$13,230$1,640
2022-2023$14,310$764
The graduate school tuition & fees of HSU is average compared to private graduate schools in Texas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,810 (public) / $18,159 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Hardin-Simmons University$15,074
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Texas Graduate Schools$13,401$17,909
Public$8,153$17,810
Private$18,159
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,172 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Hardin-Simmons University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -0.30% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,172. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -0.30% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,080$3,176$8,080$3,176
2019-2020$9,230$3,176$9,230$3,176
2020-2021$9,680$3,176$9,740$3,176
2021-2022$9,980$3,231$9,980$3,231
2022-2023$9,980$3,192$9,980$3,192
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $795 at Hardin-Simmons University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 8.16% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$638
2019-2020$673
2020-2021$715
2021-2022$735
2022-2023$795

Graduate Programs at HSU

Hardin-Simmons University offers 24 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 190 students have completed their study at Hardin-Simmons University.
Offered Degrees at Hardin-Simmons University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree186137
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship112
Doctor's degree - other2041
Post Bachelor's Degree100
Post Master's Degree2010
Total247190
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Hardin-Simmons University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 10 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Physician Assistant program with 28 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 39 completers.
Hardin-Simmons University offers 24 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 190 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 137 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 41 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 10 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 9 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration4-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1$31,200
Reading Teacher Education1-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management28-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 15 completers-
Divinity/Ministry10-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice and Corrections0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Music Theory and Composition1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 53 completers-
Physician Assistant28-
Athletic Training/Trainer7-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling12-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Nursing Education0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing6-
Business [+] 26 completers-
Business Administration and Management19-
Management Science7-
Total137
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 2 completers-
Organizational Leadership2-
Total2
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 2 completers-
Divinity/Ministry2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 39 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist39-
Total41
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist10-
Clinical Nurse Specialist0-
Total10

Graduate Student Population at HSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 461 students enrolled into Hardin-Simmons University graduate schools where it has total 1,765 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 324 full-time and 137 part-time graduate students. By gender, 157 male and 304 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total461157304
Full-time324106218
Part-tme1375186
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 303 White (65.73%), 44 Black/African American (9.54%), 71 Hispanic (15.40%), 19 Asian (4.12%), and 24 students with other races. 11 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total461157304
American Indian/Native American211
Asian19415
Black/African American441925
Hispanic712051
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White303106197
Two More927
Un-Known202
Non-resident Alien1156
Hardin-Simmons University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 147 graduate students (31.89% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 77 graduate students (16.70% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total461
Enrolled Online Exclusively147
Enrolled Some Online Courses77
Not in Online Courses237
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Hardin-Simmons University. 210 students are aged 20 to 24 (45.55% of total students), 24 students are aged above 50 (5.21%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Hardin-Simmons University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total461157304
Age 20-21615
Age 22-2420461143
Age 25-291193881
Age 30-34291118
Age 35-39281117
Age 40-49471829
Age 50-6420146
Over 64422
Age Un-Known413

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