Hardin-Simmons University Acceptance Rate
Abilene, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,452
- Admitted
- 2,367
- Yield
- 15%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate has risen from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 96.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,456 to 2,452 (+68%) over that period.
Its 96.5% rate makes Hardin-Simmons University more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 3%.
Hardin-Simmons University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,456 | 827 | 56.8% | 339 |
| 2015–16 | 1,595 | 957 | 60% | 413 |
| 2016–17 | 1,149 | 1,011 | 88% | 393 |
| 2017–18 | 1,673 | 1,368 | 81.8% | 457 |
| 2018–19 | 1,766 | 1,487 | 84.2% | 484 |
| 2019–20 | 2,189 | 1,834 | 83.8% | 479 |
| 2020–21 | 2,308 | 2,089 | 90.5% | 454 |
| 2021–22 | 2,125 | 2,010 | 94.6% | 388 |
| 2022–23 | 2,314 | 2,042 | 88.2% | 350 |
| 2023–24 | 2,452 | 2,367 | 96.5% | 356 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,431 | 1,388 | 97% |
| Men | 1,021 | 979 | 95.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 488–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 21% |
How Hardin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate?
Hardin-Simmons University's acceptance rate is 96.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,367 admitted of 2,452 applicants).
Is Hardin-Simmons University test optional?
Hardin-Simmons University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hardin-Simmons University?
Hardin-Simmons University received 2,452 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,367.
What SAT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?
Admitted students at Hardin-Simmons University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 488–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hardin-Simmons University getting harder to get into?
Hardin-Simmons University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 96.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hsutx.edu/.