Freed–Hardeman University
Former names | Henderson Male Institute (1869–1907) National Teachers' Normal and Business College (1907–1919) Freed–Hardeman College (1919–1990) |
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| Motto | How to Live and Make a Living |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1869 |
Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Endowment | $118.8 million (2024) |
| President | David Shannon |
| Students | 2,283 |
| Undergraduates | 1,850 |
| Postgraduates | 433 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 96 acres (39 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Mid-South |
| Website | www |
Freed–Hardeman University is a private university associated with the Churches of Christ and located in Henderson, Tennessee. It is primarily undergraduate and residential. The university also serves some commuting, part-time and adult students on-campus and through distance-learning programs.
The university is governed by a board of trustees, all of whom are required to be members of Churches of Christ. Courses are offered by 12 academic departments in 5 colleges: Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, and the Honors College.