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Harding University

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Acceptance Rate 70.52 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $25,962
Student Population 4,696
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $13,717

Academic Overview

Harding University Campus, Searcy, AR
Harding University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Searcy, Arkansas. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Harding University is one of 17 colleges affiliated with Churches of Christ.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $25,962 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,572.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,696 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.52% and the graduation rate is 69% last year.
The salary after graduation from Harding University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Harding's tuition & fees is $25,962. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $14,572.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$25,962
Graduate$14,572
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Harding. The acceptance rate of Harding is 70.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 44.62%. The average graduation rate is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $13,717 and 93% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,696 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Harding University is 70.52 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.52%
Graduation Rate for Harding University is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate for Harding University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for Harding University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Harding University is 4,696
Student Population
4,696
Student to Faculty Ratio for Harding University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $13,717 at Harding University.
Financial Aid Amount
$13,717

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Phone501-279-4000
WEBwww.harding.edu/
Admissionwww.harding.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.harding.edu/admissions/howtoapply.html
Financial Aidwww.harding.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.harding.edu/admissions/cost/npc
Veterans Tuitionwww.harding.edu/registrar/va.html
Athleticwww.harding.edu/consumerinfo/
Disability Servicewww.harding.edu/academics/academic-support/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

Harding offers 140 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's950
Master's400
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)30
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Harding University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,818)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,818)

Veterans Benefits

Harding University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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