Admissions
The Freed-Hardeman University Office of Admissions and Office of Graduate Studies exist to serve eligible students as they gain admission and enroll at the University. We want you to have all of the information you need as you make this very important decision. If you have any questions or need any assistance, rest assured, we are here to assist you 100% of the way.
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Location: Henderson, Tenn.
Founded: 1869
President: Mr. David R. Shannon
Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduate Degrees: Master of Arts in New Testament, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Science in Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Education Specialist, Doctorate of Education
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Enrollment:
Total enrollment of 1,904
Students from 33 states and 20 foreign countries.
Undergraduate enrollment is 45% male, 55% female
Entering freshmen class of 321 students
Average entering freshman ACT composite score of 24.5
Colleges and Schools:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Biblical Studies
College of Business
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Honors College
Graduate School of Theology
Athletics: Member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) at the Division I level, and Mid-South Conference members. Sponsors seven intercollegiate sports programs including Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Golf, and Men's and Women's Cross Country.
Accreditation: Freed–Hardeman University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist’s, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Freed-Hardeman University. For all other inquiries, contact Freed-Hardeman University directly.
Completion Rates: Completion rates for Freed-Hardeman University are available through the College Navigator website. College Navigator is a free consumer information tool that guides, leads, and directs students, parents, high school counselors, and other interested parties to information about higher education institutions. The primary data source for College Navigator is the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or IPEDS.
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
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