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Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas 72149-5615

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College town

Known for business

Harding University is a private institution in Searcy with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1187, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,876 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,579.

Established
1924
Motto
Inspired Purpose
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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100%Acceptance
1187SAT Avg
3,323Students
16:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$52,876Earnings 10yr
$20,579Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Harding University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1187

Reading & WritingMid: 595
530650
MathMid: 580
520630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1187

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,888
Room & Board$9,940
Books & Supplies$512
Total Cost of Attendance$36,385
Average Net Price$20,579
Median Debt at Graduation$26,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,473
$30–48K$16,466
$48–75K$18,528
$75–110K$22,084
$110K+$23,563

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,579

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,601

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,323
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.9%
Freshman Retention86.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,555
8 Years$48,980
10 Years$52,876

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,900
Men
$55,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
248 mi(430 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
285 mi(494 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
309 mi(536 min)

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