Harding University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3220 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #902 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #834 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #3026 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 3,536
- Graduates
- 1,160
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- harding.edu
Harding University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Harding University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,714 | 1,271 | 1,442 |
| Admissions | 1,914 | 909 | 1,005 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 845 | 410 | 435 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 3 | 6 |
814 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
642 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
157 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harding University are 1050-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
643 or 75%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Harding University are 20-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3673 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 291 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 222 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 215 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 181 (4%) |
| Asian | 82 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harding University is $22,806 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,418 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,430 |
| $48-75K | $19,832 |
| $75-110K | $22,017 |
| $110K+ | $26,284 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,290 | $13,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,290 | $13,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,290 | $13,900 |
| Fee in-district | $972 | $672 |
| Fee in-state | $972 | $672 |
| Fee out-of-state | $972 | $672 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,687 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,060 |
| Room charge | $4,560 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Harding University majors
Harding University has granted 747 bachelor's degrees across 76 programs, 446 master's across 27 programs, and 66 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harding University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | 73 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 59 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 51 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | ||
| Accounting | 40 | ||
| Computer Science | 37 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | ||
| Pharmacy | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Social Work | 27 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 25 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 25 | ||
| General Studies | 24 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 23 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 17 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 21 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 | 6 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 17 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Child Development | 10 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Interior Design | 7 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 5 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 2 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Human Biology | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 747 | 446 | 66 |
Harding University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 63% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harding University has published 760 scientific papers with 10,488 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 51 |
| 1994 | 10 | 52 |
| 1995 | 7 | 80 |
| 1996 | 6 | 72 |
| 1997 | 2 | 61 |
| 1998 | 6 | 76 |
| 1999 | 3 | 64 |
| 2000 | 8 | 69 |
| 2001 | 8 | 75 |
| 2002 | 12 | 98 |
| 2003 | 14 | 93 |
| 2004 | 14 | 98 |
| 2005 | 14 | 127 |
| 2006 | 19 | 166 |
| 2007 | 18 | 189 |
| 2008 | 23 | 249 |
| 2009 | 22 | 285 |
| 2010 | 22 | 281 |
| 2011 | 25 | 335 |
| 2012 | 25 | 366 |
| 2013 | 34 | 416 |
| 2014 | 35 | 436 |
| 2015 | 29 | 408 |
| 2016 | 28 | 454 |
| 2017 | 27 | 544 |
| 2018 | 29 | 509 |
| 2019 | 23 | 557 |
| 2020 | 34 | 725 |
| 2021 | 26 | 684 |
| 2022 | 18 | 673 |
| 2023 | 30 | 682 |
| 2024 | 40 | 701 |
| 2025 | 7 | 530 |
Harding University alumni
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Ken Starr
- Occupations
- prosecutoruniversity teacherlawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Kenneth Winston Starr was an American lawyer and judge who as independent counsel authored the Starr Report, which served as the basis of the impeachment of Bill Clinton. He headed an investigation of members of the Clinton administration, known as the Whitewater controversy, from 1994 to 1998. Starr previously served as a federal appellate judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1983 to 1989 and as the U.S. solicitor general from 1989 to 1993 during the presidency of George H. W. Bush.
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Willie Robertson
- Occupations
- chief executive officer
- Biography
-
William Jess Robertson is an American TV personality, businessman, author and news contributor. He is best known for his appearances on the reality TV series Duck Dynasty on A&E, and is the current CEO of the company Duck Commander. Robertson lives in West Monroe, Louisiana, with his wife Korie and his children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Rowdy, Bella, and Rebecca.
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George Andrew Davis
- Occupations
- air force officer
- Biography
-
George Andrew Davis Jr. was a highly decorated fighter pilot and flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, and later of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was killed in action during a combat mission in northwestern Korea, in an area nicknamed "MiG Alley". For his actions during the Korean War, Davis was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted from major to lieutenant colonel.
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Chad Marshall
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Chad Marshall is an American former professional soccer player. During his 16-year career, he played for Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Regarded as one of the league's greatest players of all time, he was a three-time MLS Defender of the Year Award winner, two-time MLS Cup winner, four-time Supporters' Shield winner, a U.S. Open Cup winner, and was selected to four All-Star teams.
General info
| Alternative names | HU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Motto | Developing Christian Servants |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 846 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 915 E. Market Ave. Searcy, Arkansas, 72149-5615 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 5012794000 |