Harding University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Harding University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Searcy, AR. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification. Harding University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

71% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,714 applied, 1,914 accepted, and 854 enrolled in Harding. 413 men and 441 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,150 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1050 1150 1290 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 530 590 660 Math 520 560 630 ACT Score Composite 20 24 29 Math 18 23 26 English 20 24 31 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $25,962 for undergraduate programs and $14,572 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.32% compared to last year at Harding University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,286 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $13,717. For freshmen, 799 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $15,325. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,696 students enrolled Harding in 2025. By gender, 2,084 men and 2,612 women students are enrolled. There are 3,536 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

140 Major Programs

44 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Harding is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 21%. The retention rate is 86% for full-time and 86% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 69% Transfer-out Rate 21% Retention Rate 86% Students to Faculty Ratio 13 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 390 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Harding and the average faculty salary is $71,736. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. There are 960 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $48,892. Number of Faculties 390 Average Faculty Salary $71,736 Number of Staffs 960 Average Staff Salary $48,892

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1050	1150	1290
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	590	660
Math	520	560	630
ACT Score
Composite	20	24	29
Math	18	23	26
English	20	24	31

Searcy, AR