BE ALION.
Bea 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.
By providing a quality education that integratesChristian faith,scholarship, andservice, 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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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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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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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.
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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
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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!
Lion Spotlight
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
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
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!
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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.
Your Gifts: His Glory – Anna Marie Wyatt
Growing up right down the road from FHU, Anna Marie Wyatt did not want to come to FHU, but after experiencing the welcoming nature of the university, her mind was quickly changed. As her time at FHU progressed, her once simple doodles in her notebook have inspired her to make a career out of her talents.
Your Gifts: His Glory – Keith Mattix
Keith Mattix is a Computer Science major with a passion for using artificial intelligence for social good. He has seen how it can be used to aid hurricane relief efforts and has worked to create his own artificial intelligence network through our a.i. course on campus. He continues his work and research, so that one day people can use if to further God’s kingdom by helping those in need.
Your Gifts: His Glory – Thomas Yukich
FHU Bible student Thomas Yukich desires to become a pulpit minister. Yukich originally chose FHU because of its small class sizes but has become grateful for relationships built both inside and out of the classroom leading to internship opportunities.
Your Gifts: His Glory – Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson, an FHU Bible and interactive digital design student, is the daughter of a former FHU missionary-in-residence. Being raised in a missionary family, Johnson has used her life experiences to help her grow academically at Freed-Hardeman by writing and participating in University Scholars’ Day, a campus-wide celebration of scholarship and academic achievement.
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Campus News
FHU’s Bible Lectureship Delivers Lessons on Promise and Providence From the Book of Genesis
Apr 3, 2025
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 3, 2025) – The 89th Annual Bible Lectureship, hosted by Freed-Hardeman University, drew thousands of visitors to the Henderson, Tennessee, campus for an encouraging week of lessons on faith inspired by the book of Genesis. Onsite attendees, including participating FHU students and registered adults, teens and kids, numbered 3,311, while 1,619 individuals viewed lectures through online streaming services. This occasion marked the first large-scale event to make use of FHU’s newly remodeled Dryden Auditorium.
Living Memories: FHU Students Bring Local Seniors’ Stories to Life on Stage
Mar 21, 2025
Henderson, Tennessee – (March 21, 2025) – “Try to be happy and always appreciate your blessings.” “Whatever you do, always put the Lord in it.” “Be a good servant to your family.” These words of wisdom, shared by local senior citizens, came to life on stage as Freed-Hardeman University students reenacted their stories in Ayers Auditorium. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the Living Memories project recently captured the experiences of four residents from Southern Oaks, an assisted living home in Henderson.
FHU to Host First and Second Rounds of NAIA Men’s and Women’s National Basketball Tournaments, March 14-15
Mar 11, 2025
For the first time in school history, Freed-Hardeman University’s Brewer Sports Center will host both the men’s and women’s first and second rounds of the NAIA National Basketball Tournaments, presented by Ballogy. Set for March 14-15, the tournament will bring six visiting teams from across the nation to Henderson as FHU welcomes the excitement of postseason play. While this marks the third time FHU has hosted the men’s first and second rounds, it is the first time the women’s tournament will also take center court.
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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.
