Harding University
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy AR 72143
(501) 279-4000

General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
6,457 (4,167 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
67% / 33%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
37% / 63%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
65% / 35%
- In-State / Out-of-State
24% / 76%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$13,580
- Room & Board$5,814
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
83%
- Average Financial Aid Package$12,466
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,100
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,874
- Students Admitted
1,382
(74%)
- Students Enrolled986
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class29%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
500-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
500-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-28
See More About Admissions »
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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General Studies
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International/Global Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Social Sciences, General
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Interior Design
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,874
- Students Admitted
1,382
(74%)
- Students Enrolled986
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class29%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class54%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class81%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
500-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
500-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRecommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$13,580
- Room & Board$5,814
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid83%
- Average Financial Aid Package$12,466
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,100
- Federal Grants23%$3,571
- Pell Grants23%$2,893
- Other Federal Grants19%$844
- State & Local Grants10%$3,574
- Institutional Grants92%$6,566
- Federal Loans56%$4,803
- Non-Federal Loans10%$7,857
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