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Harding University Teaching Programs

Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, AR. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Harding University Rankings

Harding University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 66	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#62 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#476 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Harding University?

Get in touch with Harding University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Phone:	5012794000
Website:	www.harding.edu/
Admissions:	www.harding.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.harding.edu/about/offices-departments/finaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into Harding University?

You can apply to Harding University online at: www.harding.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

Harding University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Harding University

These are the things Harding University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Harding University?

Harding University has an acceptance rate of 70%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 45% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Harding University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 660. Math scores were between 520 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1050 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Harding University ranged between 20 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Harding University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,271	909	72%
Women	1,442	1,005	70%

Can I Afford Harding University?

The average net price after aid at Harding University is $20,579. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$25,290
In-State Fees	$672
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,290
Out-of-State Fees	$672
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,962
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,962

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Harding University receive some form of financial aid (860 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Harding University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,442 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,204.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Harding University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,055 per year.

Harding University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,586 students enrolled at Harding University. Harding University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,323 undergraduate students at Harding University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harding University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	152
Hispanic	159
White	2,665
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	129
Non-Resident	159

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Harding University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	242
Texas	168
Tennessee	106
Oklahoma	39
Missouri	37

Additionally, approximately 4.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Harding University Graduate Student Diversity

1,112 of Harding University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Harding University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harding University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	36
Black or African American	123
Hispanic	45
White	802
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	42
Non-Resident	51

Online Learning at Harding University

Harding University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

593 undergraduate students at Harding University took at least one online class — of those, 211 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 221 students took at least one online class and 431 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Harding University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Harding University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	60	104	—	164
Special Education and Teaching	4	32	—	36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	26	8	—	34
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	28	—	28
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	9	16
Education, General	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Harding University

Harding University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Harding University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.