2200 Hickory, Box 16050
Abilene, TX 79698

Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, is a private, coeducational university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hardin-Simmons University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program was the first to be approved in Texas, and is the only transitional DPT program in Texas for licensed physical therapists wanting to upgrade their degrees.

Hardin-Simmons University undergraduate colleges include liberal arts and business, Schools of Education, Music, nursing, Sciences and Mathematics, and Theology, offering more than 70 majors. Graduate studies lead to the master's degree and graduate certificates. Pre-professional programs include dentistry, engineering, medicine, law, pharmacy, seminary, and physical therapy.

The 209-acre HSU campus in Abilene has lush grounds, a duck-filled pond, and stately brick buildings. Abilene is about 150 miles west of Ft. Worth.

Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Quick Facts:

Hardin-Simmons University was founded in 1891.

The student-to-faculty ratio is about 14:1.

More than 95% of HSU students are from Texas, while the rest represent more than 27 states and about 19 foreign countries.

Hardin-Simmons University had the first Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the state of Texas.

The HSU Cowboys and Cowgirls are members of the NCAA Division III, American Southwest Conference.

Student activities abound with Hardin-Simmons University's athletic teams, Java City, Baptist Student Ministries, Student Activities Team, Intranurals, and Social Club Events.

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