Hardin-Simmons University SAT and ACT scores
Abilene, TX · private college · 1,283 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Hardin-Simmons University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Hardin-Simmons University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. Hardin-Simmons University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Hardin-Simmons University scored 1010 to 1190, with an average of 1108. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Hardin-Simmons University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Hardin-Simmons University require the SAT or ACT?
Hardin-Simmons University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Hardin-Simmons University accept the CLT?
Yes. Hardin-Simmons University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 61 to 82 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Texas with similar scores
- Saint Edward's UniversitySAT 970–1240
- St. Mary's UniversitySAT 900–1310
- The University of Texas at TylerSAT 1010–1200
- University of North TexasSAT 980–1230
- University of St ThomasSAT 980–1210
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityACT 19–24
- Cabarrus College of Health SciencesACT 21–23
- Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesACT 19–25
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- Dunwoody College of TechnologyACT 18–26
- Grace College and Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1200
More about Hardin-Simmons University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Hardin-Simmons University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026