Is Freed-Hardeman University a Christian college?

Yes. Freed-Hardeman University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is churches of Christ.

What is Freed-Hardeman University’s Compass Score?

81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Freed-Hardeman University?

Chapel is listed at Dryden Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Is Freed-Hardeman University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Freed-Hardeman University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

Christian college

#1 Most selective Christian colleges in Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · churches of Christ · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches

Real cost

Average price after aid $21,574 a year

Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)

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Freed-Hardeman University is a university in Henderson, Tennessee, governed by a board whose members belong to churches of Christ. Chapel is held every weekday morning at 10:30 AM, and all students take a Bible class each semester. The liberal arts core requires three Bible courses, and the College of Biblical Studies offers Bible degrees.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Freed-Hardeman University

MonToday
- 10:30AMChapel
TueToday
- 10:30AMChapel
WedToday
- 10:30AMChapel
- 10:30PMWorship night
ThuToday
- 10:30AMChapel
FriToday
- 10:30AMChapel
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Source: fhu.edu
“We are commanded in scripture to continuously serve God by serving others.”
Source: fhu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is mandatory for undergraduates taking nine or more credit hours, with some exceptions.

Source: fhu.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium, and students gather for devotionals, singings or Bible studies in the evenings.

Source: fhu.edu

Where do I find community?

Dorm devotionals are held by dorm or by groups inside each dorm.

Source: fhu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Each spring break, campus community members and social clubs take mission trips around the globe.

Source: fhu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

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Academic Excellence

B+

74 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score71%
First-year retention 20% of score86%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,109 · ACT 22.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score10 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$8,648

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

81 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Yes:
Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel is held each weekday morning at 10:30 AM.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
  Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium, and the stream runs each weekday.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Chapel is mandatory for undergraduates taking nine or more hours and for residents, with attendance checked daily. It is recorded as partly required (one).)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “chapel is mandatory for all undergraduate students (with the exceptions of Early Admit and Dual Enrollment students) taking nine or more credit hours in a semester.”
  Chapel is required for undergraduates taking nine or more hours and for students living on campus, and attendance is checked daily.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesTwice a month (A Clayton Chapel singing is held every other Wednesday, about twice a month. Campus-wide devotionals are also listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Clayton Chapel Singing - Bi-weekly Wednesdays, 10:30 p.m., Clayton Chapel”
  A Clayton Chapel singing is held every other Wednesday night.
Yes:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (Prayer is part of each daily chapel service.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each day, all students gather together with faculty, staff and visitors for Chapel, where they spend a few minutes in worship and in prayer, in order to strengthen the entire campus community.”
  Each day's chapel includes worship and prayer.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel services are held on campus in Dryden Auditorium. A campus building named Clayton Chapel also appears on the campus map.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
  Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium, and the stream runs each weekday.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer5 or 6 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 5 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

80 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Three distinct Bible courses are required of every bachelor's student: BIB 121, BIB 122 and one of BIB 346 or BIB 446. BIB/HUM 495 (Humanities Capstone) is cross-listed and not counted. All full-time students also take one Bible class each semester.)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Complete a minimum of seven (7) hours of Bible courses including: BIB 121 The Life of Christ, BIB 122 Acts of Apostles, BIB 346 Foundations of Faith or BIB 446 Christian Evidences.”
  Every bachelor's student must complete three Bible courses: BIB 121, BIB 122 and BIB 346 or BIB 446 (2025-26 catalog, the newest catalog the site publishes).
No:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNo (The required Bible courses are BIB 121 The Life of Christ and BIB 122 Acts of Apostles (New Testament), and BIB 346 or 446.)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Complete a minimum of seven (7) hours of Bible courses including: BIB 121 The Life of Christ, BIB 122 Acts of Apostles, BIB 346 Foundations of Faith or BIB 446 Christian Evidences.”
  Every bachelor's student must complete three Bible courses: BIB 121, BIB 122 and BIB 346 or BIB 446 (2025-26 catalog, the newest catalog the site publishes).
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The spiritual life page says biblical truths are explored across all academic programs; the catalog describes faculty teaching to recognize and honor biblical truth.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Biblical truths are explored in the context of all academic programs.”
  Biblical truths are explored across all academic programs.
2. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The mission of the University is advanced by a qualified Christian faculty who teach and inspire students to learn through instruction and activities that recognize and honor biblical truth and principles.”
  The university's mission is advanced by faculty who recognize and honor biblical truth.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A bachelor's degree in Bible is offered through the College of Biblical Studies.)
Sources (1)
1. College of Biblical Studies | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/college-of-biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In addition to bachelor degree programs in Bible, the College of Biblical Studies also offers seven graduate programs”
  The College of Biblical Studies offers bachelor's degree programs in Bible.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In One God, infinite in love, sovereign in power, and unchanging in his nature, eternally existent in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit;”
  The university publishes a Statement of Faith in its student handbook.

Christian community

87 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (The Annual Bible Lectureship is held each year.)
Sources (1)
1. Lectureship | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/lectureship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Assistant Dean, College of Biblical Studies / Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages / Director, Annual Bible Lectureship”
  The university holds an Annual Bible Lectureship each year, with a named director.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Campus groups include the Missions Group, the Preachers' Club, dorm devotionals and nightly Bible studies.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At night, students participate in various devotionals, singings or Bible studies around campus and in the dorms.”
  Students take part in evening devotionals, singings and Bible studies on campus and in the dorms.
2. Missions & Ministry Groups | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/student-activities-groups/mission-ministry-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Missions’ Group began in 1983 to provide a venue where those interested in foreign and domestic mission work can discuss opportunities for service and learn about current mission trends.”
  The Missions Group is a student group for those interested in domestic and foreign mission work.
  “Preachers’ Club seeks to provide a place for students who are ministry focused to improve their abilities in speaking and serving.”
  The Preachers' Club is a student group for students interested in ministry.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (The spiritual life page says dorm devotionals run by each dorm or by groups inside each dorm.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dorm devotionals by dorm or groups inside each dorm”
  Devotionals are run by each dorm or by groups inside each dorm.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The student handbook publishes a directory of local congregations near campus with their worship times. This is recorded as a directory of congregations.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “LOCAL CONGREGATIONS Bargerton Church of Christ Enville Church of Christ”
  The student handbook publishes a directory of local congregations with their worship times for students.
Not enough information:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Missions and service

86 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (A short-term service-learning experience in Peru is listed in the catalog.)
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Freed–Hardeman University offers a short-term, service-learning experience in Peru.”
  A short-term service-learning experience in Peru is offered.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Mission trips are offered each Spring Break to many places, and each of the social clubs takes part. Recorded at the level the page describes (many each year).)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each Spring Break, members of our campus community and each of our social clubs participate in mission trips around the globe in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Honduras, and to places within the U.S. such as Wisconsin, New York, etc.”
  Each Spring Break, the campus community and the social clubs take part in mission trips to several countries and U.S. locations.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Mission trips reach several countries each year, and the Missions Group works on foreign and domestic mission work.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each Spring Break, members of our campus community and each of our social clubs participate in mission trips around the globe in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Honduras, and to places within the U.S. such as Wisconsin, New York, etc.”
  Each Spring Break, the campus community and the social clubs take part in mission trips to several countries and U.S. locations.
2. Missions & Ministry Groups | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/student-activities-groups/mission-ministry-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Missions’ Group began in 1983 to provide a venue where those interested in foreign and domestic mission work can discuss opportunities for service and learn about current mission trends.”
  The Missions Group is a student group for those interested in domestic and foreign mission work.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We are commanded in scripture to continuously serve God by serving others.”
  Service is presented as rooted in scripture and in serving God.

Strengths

Chapel is held every weekday morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
  Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium, and the stream runs each weekday.
Every student takes a Bible class each semester, and the core requires three Bible courses.
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All students at Freed-Hardeman are required to take one Bible class each semester until graduation.”
  Every student must take one Bible class each semester until graduation.
2. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Complete a minimum of seven (7) hours of Bible courses including: BIB 121 The Life of Christ, BIB 122 Acts of Apostles, BIB 346 Foundations of Faith or BIB 446 Christian Evidences.”
  Every bachelor's student must complete three Bible courses: BIB 121, BIB 122 and BIB 346 or BIB 446 (2025-26 catalog, the newest catalog the site publishes).
Chapel attendance is required for undergraduates taking nine or more hours and for students who live on campus, and it is checked daily.
Sources (1)
1. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog, Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-academic-catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “chapel is mandatory for all undergraduate students (with the exceptions of Early Admit and Dual Enrollment students) taking nine or more credit hours in a semester.”
  Chapel is required for undergraduates taking nine or more hours and for students living on campus, and attendance is checked daily.
A bachelor's degree in Bible is offered, and the Missions Group and mission trips run each year.
Sources (3)
1. College of Biblical Studies | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/college-of-biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In addition to bachelor degree programs in Bible, the College of Biblical Studies also offers seven graduate programs”
  The College of Biblical Studies offers bachelor's degree programs in Bible.
2. Missions & Ministry Groups | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/student-activities-groups/mission-ministry-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Missions’ Group began in 1983 to provide a venue where those interested in foreign and domestic mission work can discuss opportunities for service and learn about current mission trends.”
  The Missions Group is a student group for those interested in domestic and foreign mission work.
3. Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each Spring Break, members of our campus community and each of our social clubs participate in mission trips around the globe in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Honduras, and to places within the U.S. such as Wisconsin, New York, etc.”
  Each Spring Break, the campus community and the social clubs take part in mission trips to several countries and U.S. locations.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Freed-Hardeman University (Chapel)

Address: 158 East Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340
Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel services in Dryden Auditorium

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Source: fhu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, fhu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (3)

Chapel | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium, and the stream runs each weekday.
Spiritual Life | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Each day, all students gather together with faculty, staff and visitors for Chapel, where they spend a few minutes in worship and in prayer, in order to strengthen the entire campus community.”
Each day's chapel includes worship and prayer.
Missions & Ministry Groups | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/student-activities-groups/mission-ministry-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Missions’ Group began in 1983 to provide a venue where those interested in foreign and domestic mission work can discuss opportunities for service and learn about current mission trends.”
The Missions Group is a student group for those interested in domestic and foreign mission work.
“Preachers’ Club seeks to provide a place for students who are ministry focused to improve their abilities in speaking and serving.”
The Preachers' Club is a student group for students interested in ministry.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 1

Spring Break mission tripsOff campus
Each Spring Break
Mission trips run by the campus community and the social clubs.
fhu.edu

Faith formation 1

Dorm devotionalsOn campus
Devotionals run by each dorm or by groups inside each dorm.
fhu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

Missions Group
First and third Thursdays, 8:00 PM
Student group for those interested in foreign and domestic mission work.
fhu.edu
Preachers' Club
Student group for students focused on ministry, with training in speaking and serving.
fhu.edu

Other 1

Annual Bible Lectureship
Yearly Bible lectureship.
fhu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Monday–Friday10:30 AMDryden Auditorium · Chapel service every weekday morning, as the chapel page states.

Worship night 1

Wednesday10:30 PMClayton Chapel · Clayton Chapel singing, every other Wednesday (2025-26 student handbook).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Chapel | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/campus-spiritual-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Held every morning at 10:30 am (CT) in Dryden Auditorium, Chapel allows for students and faculty to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Chapel is held every morning at 10:30 AM in Dryden Auditorium, and the stream runs each weekday.
Student Handbook 2025-2026 | Freed-Hardeman Universityfhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/fhu-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Clayton Chapel Singing - Bi-weekly Wednesdays, 10:30 p.m., Clayton Chapel”
A Clayton Chapel singing is held every other Wednesday night.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$20,988
$30,001–$48,000	$21,788
$48,001–$75,000	$19,639
$75,001–$110,000	$21,308
Over $110,000	$23,618

Full cost of attendance before aid: $38,315 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,878
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 47% · Women 53%
First-generation students College Scorecard	19%
Total students	2,294
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,574
Cost of attendance (per year)	$38,315
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	71%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	49%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	47%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	67%
First-year retention	86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$47,485
Admission rate	60%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $960 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	18%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 952–1087ACT 19–26

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1109
SAT reading & writing	481–549
SAT math	471–538
ACT composite	19–26
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 67 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$67,718
Bible/Biblical Studies	$50,335
Teacher education	$43,057
Social work	$40,833

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Business administration, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, Engineering (general), English, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Family and human development, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, General studies, History, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management science, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Romance languages, Security science, Special education, Speech-language pathology, Theatre, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	14%
Visual and performing arts	11%
Health professions	9%
Education	8%
Parks, recreation and fitness	8%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	2%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$8,740
Sports	NAIA · Mid-South Conference
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	10 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time	100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$44,534IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 66% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)About 80 miles away · about 2 hours 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 120 miles away
Town population	6,411Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	MemphisAbout 78 miles away · about 1 hour 55 minutes by car
Typical weather	37°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Henderson 4 W, TN, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.87	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.43	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Freed-Hardeman University a Christian college?: Yes. Freed-Hardeman University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is churches of Christ.
What is Freed-Hardeman University’s Compass Score?: 81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Freed-Hardeman University?: Chapel is listed at Dryden Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Freed-Hardeman University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Freed-Hardeman University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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IPEDS unit ID 220215
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Churches of Christ
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Compass ScoreOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, ILSimilar size and cost Compass ScoreVanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CASimilar size and cost Compass ScoreAsbury UniversityWilmore, KYSimilar size and cost Compass ScoreSouthwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MOSimilar size and cost