Harding University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

100.0%

Acceptance Rate

3,323

Undergrads

$20,579

Net Price / Year

70.9%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Harding University

Harding University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Searcy, AR. The school enrolls approximately 4,696 students. With an acceptance rate of 100.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,696

Men 2,084

Women 2,612

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 19.2%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 86%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

100.0%

Acceptance Rate

2,714

Applications

854

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

530

660

SAT Math

520

630

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	2,714	1,914	854	70.5%
2022	2,254	1,017	802	45.1%
2020	2,201	1,212	747	55.1%
2018	1,927	1,438	857	74.6%
2016	2,217	1,556	1,019	70.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$20,579

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

19.2%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

70.9%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	65	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	61	N/A	N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.	51	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	51	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	51	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	50	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	48	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	43	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	40	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	39	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	36	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	34	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	33	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	31	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	31	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	30	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	28	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	27	N/A	N/A
International Business.	27	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	27	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	24	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	23	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	22	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	21	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	18	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	18	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	15	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	14	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	13	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	12	N/A	N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.	12	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	12	N/A	N/A
History.	11	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	11	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	11	N/A	N/A
Human Biology.	10	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	10	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	8	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	8	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	8	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	7	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	6	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$9,417,132

Total Athletics Expenses

$9,417,132

Total Athletics Revenue

442

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	136	$2,757,397	$2,757,397	N/A
Basketball	Coed	37	$1,310,332	$1,310,332	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	134	$1,189,199	$1,189,199	N/A
Soccer	Coed	58	$764,217	$764,217	N/A
Baseball	Men	47	$660,032	$660,032	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$488,736	$488,736	N/A
Tennis	Coed	25	$407,125	$407,125	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$396,321	$396,321	N/A
Golf	Coed	22	$301,830	$301,830	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	29
Fondling	7
Motor Vehicle Theft	4
Rape	4