Harding University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3334 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #937 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #869 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #2609 of 5,289 | For Psychiatry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 3,523
- Graduates
- 1,282
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 45% and is among the top 12% 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 | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Applicants | 2,254 | 979 | 1,275 |
| Admissions | 1,017 | 446 | 571 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 799 | 357 | 442 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
694 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
819 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
221 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Harding University are 1040-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
612 or 76%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Harding University are 20-28 (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 | 3811 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 317 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 212 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 189 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (3%) |
| Asian | 80 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harding University is $19,558 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 | $16,656 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,654 |
| $48-75K | $17,597 |
| $75-110K | $21,294 |
| $110K+ | $22,536 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,500 | $12,399 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,500 | $12,399 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,500 | $12,399 |
| Fee in-district | $648 | $648 |
| Fee in-state | $648 | $648 |
| Fee out-of-state | $648 | $648 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,818 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,026 |
| Room charge | $4,208 |
| Meal charge | $4,818 |
Harding University majors
Harding University has granted 765 bachelor's degrees across 76 programs, 329 master's across 22 programs, and 81 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 | 36 | 59 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 56 | 8 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 56 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Pharmacy | 36 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 36 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | 2 | |
| Social Work | 30 | ||
| Computer Science | 29 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 23 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 22 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 21 | ||
| General Studies | 21 | ||
| Information Technology | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | ||
| Human Biology | 19 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 17 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 13 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | 10 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | 1 | |
| Education, General | 10 | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 12 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | ||
| Child Development | 9 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 7 | ||
| Interior Design | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 4 | ||
| American History (United States) | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Acting | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 765 | 329 | 81 |
Harding University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harding University has published 635 scientific papers with 6,694 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 20 |
| 1992 | 2 | 24 |
| 1993 | 4 | 42 |
| 1994 | 10 | 41 |
| 1995 | 6 | 61 |
| 1996 | 4 | 59 |
| 1997 | 2 | 52 |
| 1998 | 6 | 55 |
| 1999 | 3 | 47 |
| 2000 | 8 | 50 |
| 2001 | 7 | 57 |
| 2002 | 11 | 73 |
| 2003 | 12 | 67 |
| 2004 | 13 | 71 |
| 2005 | 13 | 92 |
| 2006 | 18 | 102 |
| 2007 | 11 | 121 |
| 2008 | 25 | 165 |
| 2009 | 21 | 207 |
| 2010 | 20 | 203 |
| 2011 | 25 | 228 |
| 2012 | 21 | 270 |
| 2013 | 31 | 311 |
| 2014 | 29 | 324 |
| 2015 | 28 | 291 |
| 2016 | 25 | 346 |
| 2017 | 26 | 384 |
| 2018 | 24 | 394 |
| 2019 | 21 | 399 |
| 2020 | 26 | 490 |
| 2021 | 20 | 455 |
| 2022 | 20 | 472 |
| 2023 | 26 | 452 |
Harding University alumni
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Ken Starr
- Occupations
- judgelawyeruniversity teacherprosecutorpolitician
- 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
-
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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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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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. He was a three-time MLS Defender of the Year Award winner.
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 | 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 |