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Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,786
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $56,146
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Harding University is a private nonprofit college in Searcy, AR with 3,382 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1182 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,786 per year ($17,711 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,146 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,202
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,202
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 39%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–660
200800
SAT Math520–630
200800
ACT Composite20–29
136
What Harding University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $39,651
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,282
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,711
- $30–48k$24,811
- $48–75k$25,119
- $75–110k$25,661
- $110k+$26,220
Get a personal estimate with Harding University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $56,146
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,329
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,382
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 26%
- White80%
- Hispanic5%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Harding University FAQ
What is Harding University's acceptance rate?+
Harding University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Harding University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1182.
What ACT score do you need for Harding University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–29.
Is Harding University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Harding University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,202 students applied to Harding University and 2,202 were admitted; 864 enrolled.
Does Harding University consider legacy status?+
No. Harding University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Harding University require an essay?+
Harding University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Harding University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $39,651 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,786.
What is Harding University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 107044 · How we use this data
Data notes for Harding University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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