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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
96.98%	1,075

Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate is 96.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,452 students applied and 2,378 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into HSU.

HSU's acceptance rate places 57th out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,075 and the ACT score is 20 at HSU. HSU's SAT score ranks 29th out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to HSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Hardin-Simmons University is 96.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.01%. 1,021 men and 1,431 women applied to HSU and 980 men and 1,388 women students were accepted.

Among them, 196 men and 167 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at HSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at HSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,452	1,021	1,431	0	0
Admitted	2,378	980	1,388	0	0
Enrolled	357	196	167	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.98%	95.98%	97.00%	-	-
Yield	15.01%	20.00%	12.03%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Hardin-Simmons University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 101 students (29% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 75 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HSU.

The median SAT score is 1,075 with 545 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 488 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at HSU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Hardin-Simmons University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at HSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	968	1075	1190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	545	600
SAT Math	488	530	590
ACT Composite	18	20	24
ACT Math	17	19	24
ACT English	16	19	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Hardin-Simmons University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at HSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hardin-Simmons University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

HSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to HSU.

Admission Information for Applying to HSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.hsutx.edu/admissions/apply-to-hsu/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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