This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
90.0%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,010
25th Percentile
1,108
Median
1,190
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-33 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
19
25th Percentile
21
Median
26
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
32%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
40%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
15%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin-Simmons University Admissions
Hardin-Simmons University is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 90% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Hardin-Simmons University reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1010 and 1190. ACT scores range from 19 to 26. Check Hardin-Simmons's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Hardin-Simmons University is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 90%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Hardin-Simmons University uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
