Harding University

Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About Harding University

Harding University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Searcy, AR, in a town setting. It enrolls about 3,382 students. The acceptance rate is 71%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,876.

71%

Acceptance

$22,130

Net price

3,382

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

71%

Acceptance rate

1,182

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading530–660

SAT Math520–630

ACT Composite20–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,130

Average net price

$26,262

In-state tuition

$26,262

Out-of-state tuition

$9,060

Room & board

$598

Books & supplies

$39,534

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$26,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$15,418

$30–48K

$17,430

$48–75K

$19,832

$75–110K

$22,017

$110K+

$26,284

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing17.1%

Business15.2%

Education13.1%

Computer Science6.5%

Parks & Recreation5.9%

Visual & Performing Arts5.0%

Psychology4.7%

Communications4.5%

Engineering4.2%

Biology3.4%

After Graduation

$52,876

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,555

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,670

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,382

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

21%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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