Harding University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
45.12%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
78.86%
Freshmen Enrollment
802
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,254 students have applied and 1,017 students have allowed to admit to Harding University (Acceptance rate: 45.12%). Harding's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 78.86 % where 802 students have finally enrolled out of 1,017 admitted students.
Harding acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Harding enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
How to Apply to Harding University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Harding. Harding offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.harding.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.harding.edu/admissions/howtoapply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.harding.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.harding.edu/admissions/npc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.harding.edu/registrar/va.html |
| Athletic | www.harding.edu/consumerinfo/ |
| Disability Service | www.harding.edu/academics/academic-support/disabilityservices |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Harding and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Harding University is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Harding University | 1,160 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas | 1,093 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Harding University, 221 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 570 | 640 |
| Total | 1,040 | 1,160 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Harding University, 612 students submitted ACT scores (76% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
Harding Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Harding University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |