Harding University
tuition & fees
$25,962
graduate tuition & fees
$14,572
acceptance rate
71%
Student Population
4,696
online students
642
Number of Programs
140
Financial Aid Amount
$16,442
SAT Scores
1,150
Graduation Rate
69%
Harding University is a Private, 4 years college located in Searcy, Arkansas. Harding ranked 300th in National Universities and 7th in Arkansas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 4,696 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Harding's acceptance rate is 70.52% last year (undergraduate school).
Harding University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Harding University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR 72149-5615 |
| Phone | 501-279-4000 |
| WEB | www.harding.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.harding.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.harding.edu/admissions/apply/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.harding.edu/about/offices-departments/finaid/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.harding.edu/about/offices-departments/registrar/va/index.html |
| Athletic | www.harding.edu/consumer-info/ |
| Disability Service | www.harding.edu/life-at-harding/disability-services/index.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Harding University is 70.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.62%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70.52 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 44.62 % |
Tuition & Fees
Harding's 2025 tuition & fees is $25,962 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.32% compared to the last year's rate ($24,888).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,572. The graduate tuition increased by 6.49% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $25,962 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,572 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,696 students have enrolled at Harding (2024-2025). Among them, 642 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Harding has 3,536 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,160 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,696 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,536 |
| Graduate Students | 1,160 |
| Online Enrollment | 642 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Harding offers 140 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Harding
| Number of programs | 140 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |