Do you belong at Harding University? Harding is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Committed to pursuing academic excellence and establishing strong spiritual foundations, the university attracts students representing all 50 states and 54 nations and territories. Harding offers more than 100 undergraduate majors; professional and graduate degrees at the master's, specialist, and doctoral levels; as well as study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy, and Zambia.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

55%

SAT Range

1060-1290

ACT Range

21-29

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$19,454 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$12,216 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

10:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
18%
On Campus
79%
Online
3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,294 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

278

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

22%

Varsity Athletes

12%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

96%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$40,900 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

72%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%