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Harding University

Acceptance Rate 45.12 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $24,888
Student Population 4,805
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,751

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 2024 tuition & fees is $24,888 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,684.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,805 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 45.12% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Harding's tuition & fees is $24,888. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $13,684.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$24,888
Graduate$13,684
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Harding. The acceptance rate of Harding is 45.12% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 78.86%. The average graduation rate is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 20%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,751 and 89% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,805 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Harding University is 45.12 %.
Acceptance Rate
45.12%
Graduation Rate for Harding University is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate for Harding University is 20 %
Transfer-out Rate
20%
Retention Rate for Harding University is 84 %
Retention Rate
84%
Student Population for Harding University is 4,805
Student Population
4,805
Student to Faculty Ratio for Harding University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,751 at Harding University.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,751

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/npc.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.harding.edu/registrar/va.html
Athleticwww.harding.edu/consumerinfo/
Disability Servicewww.harding.edu/academics/academic-support/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

Harding offers 145 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1060
Master's330
Doctorate (Research)20
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