HSU at a Glance

Students participate in a Stampede event.

​For 130 years, Hardin-Simmons University has been providing a quality, Christian education. Our academic programming and campus have evolved in the past century. Here’s where we are now:

Our Mission

The mission of Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education, enlightened by Christian faith and values.

Our Campus

From the distinctive dome atop Skiles Building to the stunning stained glass in Logsdon Chapel, we know you’ll find our campus beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming. Our 200-acre home is comprised of 33 major buildings, including classrooms, residence halls, and apartments, as well as athletic fields and lots of wide-open green space.

Our Student Body

HSU welcomes students of all faiths and beliefs to attend our institution. In the 2024-2025 academic year, HSU is home to 1,665 students.

HSU Academics

Through our five major schools and colleges, HSU offers more than 45 undergraduate majors and minors, and 10 graduate degrees, from business to physical therapy.

HSU Faculty

We’re proud of our intimate class sizes. Our 15:1 student-faculty ratio allows for personal attention from your professors.

Life on Campus

HSU is filled with opportunities for intellectual, social, cultural, and spiritual development. Join one or more of our 40+ campus organizations, including intramural teams in 20 sports, service groups, academic clubs, and honor societies. Plus, enjoy fellowship with your friends and classmates at chapel.

Live in one of our five residence halls, or students who have completed 4 semesters and/or are 21 years old may choose to reside in one of our apartment complexes on campus.

HSU Athletics

Cowboy and Cowgirl spirit thrives on campus. HSU participates in NCAA Division III sports. We offer 18 varsity sports including: basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, track, soccer, football, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

Our Commitment to Affordability

More than 98 percent of HSU students receive financial assistance of some sort. We award more than $47 million in aid to our students, including federal, state, and institutional programs.

HSU is committed to affordability, and our financial aid team will work with you and your family to explore all of your options for financing your education.

HSU Resources & Technology

Our campus library features more than 440,000 items in its online catalog. And, we’re part of the Abilene Library Consortium, which offers more than two million items.

Nearly every corner of our campus is Wi-Fi accessible, and you’ll find computers across campus in more than a dozen labs and common areas.

College of Health Professions

College of Arts and Media

Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts

  • Logsdon School of Theology

Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies

  • Irvin School of Education
  • Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • Association Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Association of Theological Schools
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council of Social Work Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • Texas Board of Nursing
  • Texas Education Agency
  • Council of Independent Colleges
  • International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities
  • The Center for Student Opportunity: Promoting a College-Bound Culture
  • The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
  • University and College Accountability Network