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Harding University
Searcy, ARPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Harding University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Searcy, AR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 29
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,372
Earnings 5yr: $143,690
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,272
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,507
Earnings 5yr: $117,575
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,206
Earnings 5yr: $95,838
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,014
Earnings 5yr: $97,126
Debt: $24,149
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,311
Earnings 5yr: $87,632
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,976
Earnings 5yr: $77,737
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,668
Earnings 5yr: $77,101
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,601
Earnings 5yr: $79,712
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,872
Earnings 5yr: $69,427
Debt: $30,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,203
Earnings 5yr: $89,324
Debt: $27,250
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,558
Earnings 5yr: $62,231
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,025
Earnings 5yr: $65,114
Debt: $27,750
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,215
Earnings 5yr: $46,164
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,567
Earnings 5yr: $46,032
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,843
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,184
Earnings 5yr: $57,767
Debt: $23,920
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,149
Earnings 5yr: $63,587
Debt: $26,054
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,869
Earnings 5yr: $53,414
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,434
Earnings 5yr: $50,607
Debt: $26,854
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,130
In-State Tuition$26,262
Out-of-State Tuition$26,262
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,555
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,876
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,601
Est. Monthly Payment
$233/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$83,702
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