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Harding University
Harding University is a medium, private institution located in Searcy, ar. Harding University offers undergraduate degrees in 101 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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3,198 undergraduates
$23,148 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
45.1%
SAT score average
1182
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Harding University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$23,148
Additional expenses
Room & board
$7,984
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,532
Cost of attendance*
$35,864
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$23,148
Additional expenses
Room & board
$7,984
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,532
Cost of attendance*
$35,864
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Harding University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,198, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Harding University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Harding University?
Harding University is located in Searcy, ar.
What is the acceptance rate at Harding University?
The acceptance rate for Harding University is 45%.
What’s the average GPA for Harding University?
The average high school GPA for Harding University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Harding University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Harding University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $143,456.
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