Harding University: Review & Facts

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Harding University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,805 students enrolled. This college was established in 1924 and is one of the 2 schools located in Searcy, Arkansas.

Harding University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Harding University.

Majors
Offered
127
Harding University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 127 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Psychology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Harding University is high at 84% (well above Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Harding University is good: 72%. Nearly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Harding University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - $22,500 per year. The additional fees at Harding University beyond tuition are around $700; which makes it a total of $23,200 a year.

Read the details about Harding University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
45%
Doable
According to government data, 2,254 applications were submitted and 1,017 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Harding University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Harding University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Harding University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Harding University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,900 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,200 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Harding University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Harding University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Harding University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Harding University
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, Arkansas
72149-5615, USA
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