Harding University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3314 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #966 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #897 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 24 | In Arkansas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 3,572
- Graduates
- 1,045
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Applicants | 2,201 | 901 | 1,300 |
| Admissions | 1,212 | 498 | 714 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 745 | 322 | 423 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
728 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
359 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
233 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harding University are 1060-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
590 or 79%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Harding University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 3667 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 271 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 222 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 141 (3%) |
| Asian | 75 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,856 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,763 |
| $48-75K | $17,077 |
| $75-110K | $21,187 |
| $110K+ | $22,080 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,000 | $11,388 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,000 | $11,388 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,000 | $11,388 |
| Fee in-district | $540 | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $540 | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $540 | $540 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,869 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,446 |
| Room charge | $3,888 |
| Meal charge | $4,558 |
Harding University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | 15 | |
| Accounting | 58 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 28 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 51 | ||
| Pharmacy | 51 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 51 | ||
| General Studies | 46 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 43 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | 2 | |
| Physician Assistant | 36 | ||
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Computer Science | 32 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 30 | ||
| Information Technology | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 23 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 17 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 15 | 5 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 18 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | 5 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | 5 | |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 11 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||
| Interior Design | 9 | ||
| Advertising | 8 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | ||
| Human Biology | 8 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Child Development | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 3 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 887 | 288 | 87 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 68% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 | 14 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 |
| 1999 | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 | 3 | 19 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 |
| 2003 | 4 | 16 |
| 2004 | 4 | 33 |
| 2005 | 3 | 51 |
| 2006 | 12 | 73 |
| 2007 | 12 | 91 |
| 2008 | 15 | 124 |
| 2009 | 16 | 138 |
| 2010 | 11 | 166 |
| 2011 | 13 | 212 |
| 2012 | 15 | 229 |
| 2013 | 28 | 317 |
| 2014 | 29 | 323 |
| 2015 | 24 | 276 |
| 2016 | 14 | 343 |
| 2017 | 13 | 340 |
| 2018 | 12 | 392 |
| 2019 | 17 | 357 |
| 2020 | 16 | 456 |
| 2021 | 13 | 440 |
Harding University alumni
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Ken Starr
- Occupations
- judgelawyeruniversity teacherprosecutorpolitician
- Biography
-
Kenneth Winston Starr is an American lawyer who served as a United States circuit judge and 39th solicitor general of the United States. He is best known for heading an investigation of members of the Clinton administration, known as the Whitewater controversy, from 1994 to 1998. Starr 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
-
Willie 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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Chad Marshall
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Chad Marshall is a retired American soccer player. During his 16-year career, he played for Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. He was a three-time MLS Defender of the Year Award winner.
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Preacher Roe
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Elwin Charles Roe, known as Preacher Roe, was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1944–47), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1948–54). Roe was a five-time All-Star.
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 | 867 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (501) 279 4129 |