Harding University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Harding University
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Churches of Christ
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Harding University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Searcy, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,684, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 104 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,690.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
54% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
5k
Students enrolled
30%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Unknown
1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
25
Total Online Enrollment
1493
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.30% online, 70% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's68% online
Doctorate60% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 2 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 3 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 4 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 5 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 6 | ENGINEERING. | |||
| 7 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 8 | FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES. | |||
| 9 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| 10 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 11 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 12 | HISTORY | |||
| 13 | HISTORY. | |||
| 14 | HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 15 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| 16 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| 17 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| 18 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| 19 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY. | |||
| 20 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 21 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| 22 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| 23 | SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 24 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 25 | THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. | |||
| 26 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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