| Screen last updated on: September 1, 2006 |
| Total undergraduates: |
902 men, 1,089 women, 1,991 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
816 men, 963 women, 1,779 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
86 men, 126 women, 212 total |
| Total graduate students: |
121 men, 241 women, 362 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
58 men, 125 women, 183 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
63 men, 116 women, 179 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 4.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 10.9% | Hispanic |
| 75.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 6.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 5.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 9.8% | Hispanic |
| 79.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 3.8% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
120 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Abilene |
| Population of city/town: |
115,930 |
| Nearest major city: |
Fort Worth |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
152 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
540,391 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (45%)
- men's dorms (40%)
- single-student apartments (9%)
- married-student apartments
- other housing including single & duplex housing w/ priority given to families (6%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
43% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
57% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 with less than 60 semester hours must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
200 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Abilene Photograph Collection of over 10,000 images; Morrison Hymnody Collection; extensive first editions of the writings of William Faulkner and Thomas Wolfe; the fine printing of Carl Hertzog; Texana history and maps; Technology Learning Center for library instruction; a student computer lab; Smith Music Library; expanded theology collection |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art center, observatory with 14-inch telescope, SIX WHITE HORSE facility |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Tutoring. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, etiquette training. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
8% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
11% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Brand (every other week) |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Fellowship, Latin American Club, United Mexican-American Student Collegiates for Racial Harmony, International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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concert choir, chorale, cowboy, marching, stage, and university bands, university players, drill team, departmental, social, and special-interest groups, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
John Neese,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Shanna Briggs |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
John Neese
Hardin-Simmons University
P.O. Box 16002
Abilene, TX 79698 |
| School colors: |
Purple and Gold |
| School mascot: |
Cowboys, Cowgirls |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
American Southwest Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cheerleading | no | |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
39% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Mabee Complex, Shelton Stadium, Hunter Field, Streich Tennis Center, Abilene Country Club (Golf) |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Flag Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Softball
Indoor Soccer
Bowling
Tennis
Handball
Racquetball
Badminton
Pickleball
Golf
Minature Golf
Disc Golf
Throlf
Pool
Ping Pong |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Cross Country
Handball
Tennis
Racquetball
Ultimate Frisbee
Bowling
Volleyball
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| Club sports for women: |
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cROSS Country
Handball
Tennis
Racquetball
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Badminton
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Dallas/Ft. Worth (169 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Abilene (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Fort Worth (140 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Abilene (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
34% immediately, 20% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Hardin-Simmons University, Texas Tech, University of Texas, Texas A&M |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
90% within six months of graduation, 95% within one year of graduation, 97% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Public Schools (Dallas, Ft-Worth Area, local districts), Churches, Local, State and Federal Government Agencies, Financial Institutions (Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America), Oil and Energy Industry |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- George Mahon, US Congressman
- Eugene Holman, Chairman, Standard Oil of New Jersey
- Marijohn Wilkin, Songwriter/Music publisher
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