Hardin-Simmons Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
Hardin-Simmons University is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.
More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey, with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
“With HSU’s proximity to Dyess Air Force Base, we’re proud of this recognition,” said Christopher McNair, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Hardin-Simmons University. “Our community stands firm in supporting our military neighbors, and at HSU, we are committed to providing them with the resources, education, and encouragement they deserve. Being named a Military Friendly® School reflects our ongoing dedication to those who serve our country.”
In addition to our convenient proximity to Dyess Air Force Base, HSU proudly supports military-affiliated students through programs like the Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Tuition Assistance. We also offer endowed scholarships to help veterans access additional funding. HSU is home to a dedicated veterans’ benefits coordinator who provides personalized guidance every step of the way, and many of our faculty, staff, and administrators are proud veterans themselves. Throughout the year, the university hosts events to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our military community.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.
Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer), and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.” – Kayla Lopez, Vice President, Military Friendly®.
For more information about Hardin-Simmons University’s student veteran programs, click here.
The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
About Military Friendly® Schools:
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
About Hardin-Simmons University:
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a Christian university rated among the top private colleges in Texas. From its Cowboy Spirit to its commitment to excellence, HSU offers students the chance to discover their God-given potential in an atmosphere that feels like home. By offering programs that match industry needs, students graduate equipped to break down barriers. With over 50 academic programs, more than 40 organizations, 18 varsity sports, and 30 clubs and organizations, HSU has a place for everyone to be a Cowboy! #WEARECOWBOYS
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