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How strong are the academics at Hardin-Simmons University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
37%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Hardin-Simmons has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
129
10-19
72
20-29
52
30-39
36
40-49
10
50-99
3

Honors Programs

Hardin-Simmons University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Hardin-Simmons' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Hardin-Simmons University:

65%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
46%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Hardin-Simmons University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
16.6
20.68
24.76
28.84
32.92
37

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 37
  • Accounting 8
  • Finance, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Management Science 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 6
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 4
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 22
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 4
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 4
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 9
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 11
  • Human Computer Interaction 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 25
  • Psychology, General 1
  • Health/Medical Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 4
  • Social Work 2
  • Youth Services/Administration 2
  • Human Services, General 1
  • Human Services, General 1
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 1
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 14
  • Economics, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music Management 0
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