Harding University
Searcy, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,262
Graduate Enrollment: 1,289
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Churches of Christ
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 54.14%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 20.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 46.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.6%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 3.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 5.9%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 5.2%
Hispanic: 3.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 5.9%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,168
In-State tuition: $22,230Out-of-State tuition: $22,230
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,718 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,390 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,718 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,390 (2022)
Average Family Income: $90,169 (2017)
Median Family Income: $71,055 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 45.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $281 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,517 |
| $30k-48k | $18,672 |
| $48k-75k | $18,326 |
| $75k-110k | $21,242 |
| $110k+ | $23,330 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,644 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,508 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,137 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 45 | $26,854 | $284 | $31,778 ($2,648) | $47,237 ($3,936) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 24 | $19,338 | $205 | $47,721 ($3,977) | $72,657 ($6,055) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 29 | $24,149 | $256 | $75,078 ($6,257) | $84,188 ($7,016) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 14 | $40,375 | $278 | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 21 | $53,522 ($4,460) | $68,683 ($5,724) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 48 | $44,230 ($3,686) | $49,969 ($4,164) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 58 | $27,639 | $283 | $36,468 ($3,039) | $41,588 ($3,466) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 65 | $350 | $43,593 ($3,633) | $44,902 ($3,742) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 37 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,448 ($3,204) | $40,433 ($3,369) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | $41,436 ($3,453) | $46,065 ($3,839) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $53,613 ($4,468) | $67,816 ($5,651) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 15 | $39,527 ($3,294) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $14,599 ($1,217) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 36 | $26,909 | $284 | $22,846 ($1,904) | $43,353 ($3,613) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 52 | $26,054 | $263 | $28,231 ($2,353) | $53,747 ($4,479) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 26 | $18,114 | $211 | $30,919 ($2,577) | $39,313 ($3,276) |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 23 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,766 ($2,397) | $42,268 ($3,522) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | $24,955 | $265 | $35,789 ($2,982) | $45,300 ($3,775) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 25 | $29,000 | $307 | $35,215 ($2,935) | $42,758 ($3,563) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 15 | $40,020 ($3,335) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 35 | $23,920 | $248 | $52,796 ($4,400) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 17 | $625 | $55,315 ($4,610) | $54,726 ($4,561) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 34 | $1,448 | $101,313 ($8,443) | $109,264 ($9,105) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 48 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 35 | $69,896 ($5,825) | $74,643 ($6,220) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 51 | $30,000 | $307 | $62,324 ($5,194) | $64,290 ($5,358) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 13 | $659 | $92,597 ($7,716) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | $27,750 | $292 | $37,632 ($3,136) | $59,470 ($4,956) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 42 | $287 | $86,581 ($7,215) | $85,078 ($7,090) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 40 | $27,000 | $286 | $56,626 ($4,719) | $74,273 ($6,189) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 27 | $27,250 | $289 | $48,647 ($4,054) | $75,356 ($6,280) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $46,835 ($3,903) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,563Full time faculty: 72%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $166,223,072 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $215,620,486 (2022)