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Higher EducationTexas, United States501-1000 Employees
Hardin-Simmons University is a private higher education institution based in Abilene, Texas, employing between 501 and 1,000 people and serving more than 2,200 students. Founded in 1891, the university originated as the University of Christ’s Love and is rooted in Christian faith, with a mission to help students discern their life’s path. It offers more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is fully accredited, aiming to provide an affordable, quality education. The campus combines traditional red brick architecture with newer facilities, including a student fitness center, apartment complexes, a Physical Therapy building, and a renovated Physician Assistant building. In 2026, Hardin-Simmons announced articulation agreements with Western Texas College and Ranger College to expand educational opportunities in the region.