| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,638 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,475 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
163 |
| Total graduate students: |
474 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
238 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
236 |
| 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: |
4% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 16.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 68.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 15.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 70.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
220 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Abilene, TX |
| Population of city/town: |
120,099 |
| Nearest major city: |
Fort Worth, TX |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
152 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
792,727 |
| Online campus map: |
www.hsutx.edu/about/map |
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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 (45%)
- single-student apartments (10%)
- married-student apartments
- other housing including Houses; duplexes.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
45% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
55% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 with fewer than 60 semester hours must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
83% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking 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: |
258 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| 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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Archives. Special collections. Music library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art center, observatory. |
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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 dinner. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, special housing, 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: |
3% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
5% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Brand, published biweekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mission Volunteers, Catholic Group |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Alumni Student Mentoring Organization, Black Student Fellowship, Collegiate for Racial Harmony, Latin American club, United Mexican-American Students, Unity Group |
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| International student organizations: |
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German and International student clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Activities Board, Music Educators National Conference, Model UN, Moot Court Team, Students in Free Enterprise, American Chemical Society; Texas Student Education, Student Communication, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing, National Student Nurses, Intercollegiate Student Nurse, and Information Technology Professionals Associations; social work, criminal justice, geology, law/politics, mathematics, pre-health, and pre-physical therapy clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
John Neese,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Melanie Chonko,
Women's Assistant Athletic Director |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.hsutx.edu/videos |
| School colors: |
purple and gold |
| School mascot: |
Cowboys and Cowgirls |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
American Southwest Conference |
| 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 cross-country | 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 |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cheerleading | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
25% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
31% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball and racquetball courts; fitness and tennis centers; intramural complex, stadium, swimming pool, track and field |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, disc golf, flag football, golf, handball, miniature golf, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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backpacking, handball, kayaking, paintball, rock climbing, table tennis, tennis |
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| Club sports for women: |
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backpacking, handball, kayaking, paintball, rock climbing, table tennis, tennis |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Dallas-Fort Worth (169 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Abilene, TX (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Fort Worth, TX (140 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Abilene, TX (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
43% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, Hardin-Simmons University, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University--College Station, University of Texas--Austin. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
52% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Dallas-Ft. Worth Area Public School Districts, Local Area Public School Districts, churches, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, financial institutions, government agencies, Oil and Energy Industry. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Phil Wilson, Executive Director, Texas Department of Transportation, former Texas Secretary of State
- Stedman Graham, CEO, S. Graham & Associates
- Dr. David Scotty Holland, Former President & CEO, Pennzoil Exploration & Production.
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