Harding University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3344 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #931 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #863 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #2924 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,496
- Graduates
- 1,112
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest 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 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 2,202 | 966 | 1,236 |
| Admissions | 2,202 | 966 | 1,236 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 860 | 419 | 441 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
785 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
154 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harding University are 1050-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
809 or 94%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Harding University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 3603 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 305 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 209 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 193 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (3%) |
| Asian | 88 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harding University is $21,069 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 | $16,473 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,466 |
| $48-75K | $18,528 |
| $75-110K | $22,084 |
| $110K+ | $23,563 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,240 | $13,036 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,240 | $13,036 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,240 | $13,036 |
| Fee in-district | $648 | $648 |
| Fee in-state | $648 | $648 |
| Fee out-of-state | $648 | $648 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,687 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,716 |
| Room charge | $4,460 |
| Meal charge | $5,256 |
Harding University majors
Harding University has granted 705 bachelor's degrees across 76 programs, 408 master's across 27 programs, and 88 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harding University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 48 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | 11 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | 8 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 38 | |
| Pharmacy | 39 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 34 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 29 | ||
| Computer Science | 27 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | ||
| Information Technology | 25 | ||
| Social Work | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 23 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 22 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 11 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 19 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 13 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 17 | ||
| General Studies | 16 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 10 | 5 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 15 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 14 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | 2 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 14 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Child Development | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Interior Design | 6 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 2 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | ||
| Facilities Planning and Management | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 705 | 408 | 88 |
Harding University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 65% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harding University has published 752 scientific papers with 10,044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 34 |
| 1993 | 4 | 51 |
| 1994 | 10 | 52 |
| 1995 | 7 | 80 |
| 1996 | 6 | 72 |
| 1997 | 2 | 63 |
| 1998 | 6 | 76 |
| 1999 | 3 | 63 |
| 2000 | 8 | 69 |
| 2001 | 7 | 74 |
| 2002 | 12 | 98 |
| 2003 | 14 | 91 |
| 2004 | 14 | 97 |
| 2005 | 14 | 126 |
| 2006 | 19 | 164 |
| 2007 | 18 | 188 |
| 2008 | 23 | 248 |
| 2009 | 22 | 285 |
| 2010 | 22 | 280 |
| 2011 | 25 | 332 |
| 2012 | 25 | 365 |
| 2013 | 34 | 413 |
| 2014 | 35 | 435 |
| 2015 | 29 | 404 |
| 2016 | 28 | 448 |
| 2017 | 27 | 541 |
| 2018 | 29 | 507 |
| 2019 | 22 | 555 |
| 2020 | 34 | 724 |
| 2021 | 26 | 684 |
| 2022 | 19 | 676 |
| 2023 | 29 | 676 |
| 2024 | 40 | 695 |
Harding University alumni
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Ken Starr
- Occupations
- politicianprosecutoruniversity teacherlawyerjudge
- 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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Korie Howard Robertson
- Occupations
- reality television participant
- Biography
-
Korie Howard Robertson is a reality television star on the A&E show Duck Dynasty.
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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.
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 | 827 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 915 E. Market Ave. Searcy, Arkansas, 72149-5615 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 5012794000 |