Harding University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	2,867
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	54%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Searcy, Arkansas, Harding University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Harding University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Harding University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,230

Cost of attendance at Harding University in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,230

Cost of attendance at Harding University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Harding University received on average $12,769 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,769

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	148	20%	$4,625	$684,448
Other Federal Grant	158	21%	$4,722	$746,072
State Grant/Scholarships	166	22%	$2,545	$422,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	727	97%	$11,161	$8,114,318
Total Grant & Scholarships	727	97%	$12,769	$9,282,890

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harding University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Harding University students is 67.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.2%.

67.2%

asian 100.0% 3 students
African American 37.7% 20 students
white 69.7% 578 students
hispanic 51.1% 23 students
International Students 73.3% 22 students
Mixed Race 56.0% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Harding University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Harding University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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