Harding University
- 4 Year
- SEARCY, AR
CollegeGrad School
Harding University
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SEARCY, AR
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,066 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade D+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great American Conference
From Harding University
Do you belong at Harding University? Harding is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Committed to pursuing academic excellence and establishing strong spiritual foundations, the university attracts students representing all 50 states and 54 nations and territories. Harding offers more than 100 undergraduate majors; professional and graduate degrees at the master's, specialist, and doctoral levels; as well as study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy, and Zambia.
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Harding University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Range
1050-1300
ACT Range
20-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$20,533 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,769 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 67 responses72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 89 responses62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 89 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Elementary Education56 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities48 Graduates
- Accounting47 Graduates
- Nursing47 Graduates
- Speech Language Pathology44 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science42 Graduates
- Psychology38 Graduates
- Marketing34 Graduates
- Biology32 Graduates
- Computer Science32 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,072 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
612
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
36%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 100 responsesPoll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 117 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
67%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 47 responsesHarding University Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,066 reviews
Harding University staffs their faculty with professional teachers that genuinely care about you and your academic outcome. They advertise the community found within the student body; in a honest documentation of observation, they’re completely right! Harding’s campus community, safety, and faculty are welcoming, caring, and make a difference in my life. I know they could make a difference in yours too!
The acedemics at Harding were of a very high quality. Additionally, due to the small class sizes for the majority of courses, the learning experience was quite interactive. I also enjoyed the small town atmosphere and its close proximity to Little Rock and Heber Springs.
The most damaging aspects of attending Harding stem from the rules they impose on students' day to day lives, particularly with regards to where each student lives, their dormatories. Students are subject to nightly curfews, which carry the unintended consequences of decreased sleep and lack of individual freedom and autonomy (each student is essentially locked in jail from curfew to morning; they cannot leave). Another detrimental aspect pertains to the required activities that do not earn college credit (3 hours per week of chapel for 0 hours of college credit and 5 equivilent hours of credit for Bible classes each semester [5, 50 minute classes per week] for 2 years when only 2 hours of credit are granted).
The most damaging aspects of attending Harding stem from the rules they impose on students' day to day lives, particularly with regards to where each student lives, their dormatories. Students are subject to nightly curfews, which carry the unintended consequences of decreased sleep and lack of individual freedom and autonomy (each student is essentially locked in jail from curfew to morning; they cannot leave). Another detrimental aspect pertains to the required activities that do not earn college credit (3 hours per week of chapel for 0 hours of college credit and 5 equivilent hours of credit for Bible classes each semester [5, 50 minute classes per week] for 2 years when only 2 hours of credit are granted).
As a practicing Catholic at a mainly Church of Christ school, I thought there would be some issues of understanding or respect, however, people instead are extremely respectful and want to learn more about Catholicism.
I currently play on the Men's Volleyball Travel Club, so before I graduate, I'd love to see Harding advocate for the opportunity to convert the travel team into a NCAA sanctioned sport, however, I understand the complexity of this aspiration.
I currently play on the Men's Volleyball Travel Club, so before I graduate, I'd love to see Harding advocate for the opportunity to convert the travel team into a NCAA sanctioned sport, however, I understand the complexity of this aspiration.