Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Freed-Hardeman University is a private institution in Henderson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1109, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,485 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,082.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Bell Tower Freed–Hardeman traces its origin to the 1869 charter of a private high school and college for Henderson, the Henderson Male Institute.
- •In the 1907 spring term Georgie Robertson Christian College closed.
- •The NTNBC was incorporated on May 21, 1907, but classes did not start until the fall of 1908.
- •In 1919, it was renamed Freed–Hardeman College in honor of its founders.
- •In February 1990, it became Freed–Hardeman University.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1109
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average