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Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University

Searcy, AR

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Tuition & Fees

$30,328

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
530
75th
630
25th
520
75th
31
25th
20
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,914
Declined 800
Total Received 2,714
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Enrollment

3,536

undergraduate students

1,160

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1924, Harding University is a private Christian university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and health care. It is located on a 350-acre campus in Searcy, Arkansas—50 miles from Little Rock.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,696
Established in 1924
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Congregational (United Church of Christ)

350-acre campus in Searcy (population: 23,916), 50 miles from Little Rock.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Harding University
915 East Market Avenue
Searcy, AR
72143

Campus Life

no
Housing available
91%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
53%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
530
75th
630
25th
520
75th
31
25th
20
75th
26
25th
18
75th
29
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
School has early decision program Yes
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline September 26
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,914
Declined 800
Total Received 2,714

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,442

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $26,262
Housing $4,560
Food $4,500
Additional fees $4,066
Books & supplies $598
Total $39,986
Average Financial Aid - $16,442
Total with Avg. Aid $23,544

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,334,474
State $1,988,667
Institutional $14,520,318
Other external $919,022
Total $21,762,481

Non-need-based

Federal $21,471
State $1,064,750
Institutional $9,226,630
Other external $2,404,767
Total $12,717,618
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 477-3243
F: 501 279-5438
finaid@harding.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great American Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
American History (United States) yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Behavioral Neuroscience yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Construction Management, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Science, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Facilities Planning and Management yes
Family and Community Services yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language and Literature yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Human Biology yes
Information Science/Studies yes yes
Information Technology yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical/Health Humanities yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Youth Ministry yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Home Economics
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

4,696

total students

29%

in-state

71%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

75%

3,536
students

Female
54%
1,905

Male
46%
1,631

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

3,209
students

Female
54%
1,732

Male
46%
1,477

9%

327
students

Female
53%
173

Male
47%
154

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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