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BE A LION.

Be a Leader.

Your journey toward fulfilling your purpose starts here at FHU! Choose from among our 58 majors spanning 119 areas of study. Through spiritual formation and hands-on learning, we’ll nurture your God-given talents so you can serve with distinction as a Christian professional.

Your journey toward fulfilling your purpose starts here at FHU! Choose from among our 58 majors spanning 119 areas of study. Through spiritual formation and hands-on learning, we’ll nurture your God-given talents so you can serve with distinction as a Christian professional.

By providing a quality education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service, Freed-Hardeman University empowers students like you to develop your God-given talents for His glory.

Life as a Lion

When you enroll, you become part of the FHU family for life. The friendships and memories you’ll make—during late nights in your dorm, in the homes of faculty and staff, and as you worship, serve, and study locally and internationally—will last a lifetime.

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Spiritual Life at FHU

Be Grounded in Your Faith

Spiritual life is central to daily life as a Lion. Deepen your faith daily in the classroom, chapel services, and small group gatherings for Bible study, prayer, devotionals, and singing. And apply your faith through local ministry, nationwide service, and global missions.

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Campus Life at FHU

BE CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY

Whether you’re joining social clubs of students with a passion for service, discussing your life goals with caring professors, hanging out in the dorm, or heading off-campus with friends to explore our hometown of Henderson, TN, you’ll soon feel as though you’ve always belonged here!

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FHU Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

BE COURAGEOUS FOR YOUR FUTURE

Lions come from all different backgrounds and stages of life. This is where your next one begins. Whether you’ve never been to college or you’re continuing your college journey, we’re here to help you through the process of applying for admission to FHU and for financial aid.

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Academics

BE PREPARED TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Get the hands-on experience you need to excel in your field. Often starting your very first year, you’ll have opportunities to go beyond the classroom and engage in field studies, travel, and internships, so you can connect what you’re learning with real-world service.

Academics

FHU Lion Athletics

BE A LEADER AMONG CHAMPIONS

Whether on the field, court, or fairway, Lions are champions in sport and character. Explore NAIA men’s and women’s sports programs that offer you the opportunity to compete with honor and excellence as intercollegiate ambassadors of Christ.

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Fast Facts

Students

%

of students say they grew spiritually at FHU

Professional Clubs

%

of all Alumni employed within one year

Why FHU?

Students come to Freed-Hardeman University for a Christ-centered education that will help them reach their career goals while keeping focused on what matters most: their faith. As a Lion, you’ll develop the courage, knowledge, and skills to step faithfully into the exciting future God has planned for you!

Ryan Overby

Ryan Overby

I knew I chose the right college when my entire freshman class started the year by singing praises to God together. The importance of having faith and praying with and for one another as a collective body helped me grow as a Christian and a student while I was at FHU.

Sheerah Hudley Davis

Sheerah Hudley Davis

During my time as a student at FHU I learned a lot of valuable lessons. One thing that stands out is the genuine desire of the people at FHU to have you there. Their words of wanting you at FHU are not just empty phrases; they truly mean it. Being at FHU made me feel wanted, loved and included. I never wanted to leave or be anywhere else.

Dr. Olivia Gregory

Dr. Olivia Gregory

Pursuing a career in physical therapy has presented me with many opportunities to show the love of Christ to those who are in need, and there is no better place to witness, experience and foster the love of Christ than at Freed Hardeman University!

The FHU Story

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Be prepared for your future

The overwhelming majority (92%) of FHU graduates
are quickly employed within their field. It’s no wonder. While committed to strong academics through hands-on learning and service, our faculty and staff provide prayerful support for Lions in a loving, supportive Christian community. Employers can plainly see God’s work in their lives, empowering them to make a positive impact in all that they do.

Around Campus

Campus News

FHU Accounting Students Awarded Scholarships by the Tennessee Society of CPAs

FHU Accounting Students Awarded Scholarships by the Tennessee Society of CPAs

Henderson, Tennessee – (Aug. 20, 2024) – Six Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) accounting students have been awarded a total of $7,750 in scholarships from the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), the highest number of recipients in a single year for FHU. These awards, representing 40% of those given within the West Tennessee chapter’s jurisdiction, include the district’s top honor presented to BBA/MBA accounting student Elizabeth McKeeby.

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Country Legends Shenandoah and Clint Black to Headline The Celebration at the Ryman: FHU’s 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner

Country Legends Shenandoah and Clint Black to Headline The Celebration at the Ryman: FHU’s 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner

Henderson, Tennessee – (Aug. 16, 2024) – In honor of the landmark 60th anniversary of the FHU Benefit Dinner, supporters of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to join a very special celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday, January 16, 2025. This year’s event will feature a performance by award-winning country group Shenandoah and a conversation with legendary star Clint Black. Black will also perform a short acoustic set for attendees. 

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FHU Establishes Endowed Chair for Excellence in Business in Honor of Late Professor

FHU Establishes Endowed Chair for Excellence in Business in Honor of Late Professor

Henderson, Tennessee — (Aug. 15, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University is honoring the legacy of a long-serving member of its College of Business faculty by establishing an endowed chair in his name. The Dr. Bobby Bush Endowed Chair for Excellence in Business commemorates Bush’s distinguished 25-year tenure (1976-2001) as a professor of business at the university.

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The FHU Difference

Courageous

Be courageous in your pursuit

From the very start through our Passage program, FHU provides you with ongoing and intentional support to uncover and nurture your God-given talents. We believe He has a plan to use those gifts for His glory. So take the courage of a Lion. Explore your calling, and trust the Lord to guide you toward a life of purpose.