College Intel
← Back to colleges

Harding University

Private

Searcy, AR

Visit website ↗

Harding University, in Searcy, AR, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,382 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 71% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $92,014/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range1050–1290
ACT range20–29
Undergrads3,382
Yield (admits who enroll)79%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$39,534
4-year grad rate70%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,876

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

Where do you stand against Harding University's numbers?

Check your chances here
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Harding University weighs in your application

Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$80,311/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$71,203/yr
Marketing$62,558/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,025/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,434/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$92,014/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,067/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,228/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$73,601/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$37,384/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$58,843/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,872/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$58,184/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$48,992/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,328/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,149/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,814/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$48,833/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies$48,762/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$60,567/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,818
Typical room charge$4,208
Typical board charge$4,818

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Harding University's acceptance rate?

Harding University in Searcy, AR admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Harding University?

Admitted students at Harding University typically score between 1050–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Harding University?

Admitted students at Harding University typically score between 20–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Harding University cost?

Harding University's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,534 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Harding University require students to live on campus?

No -- Harding University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

Comparing Harding University against another school?

Open the comparison view