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Harding University
Searcy,
AR
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate45%
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About Harding University
Harding University is a private, religious university in the town of Searcy, Arkansas. Harding University was founded in 1924. The college enrolls around 4,805 students a year, including 3,523 undergraduate students.
Harding University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Harding University. Harding University admitted 45% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,255 applications received in 2022, 1,016 students were offered admission.
| Harding University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 45% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
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Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, near Little Rock.
If you want to see Harding University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 67/167 to Searcy, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Harding University and Searcy are like without leaving home.
College Info
Harding University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Harding University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Harding University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Harding University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1290
Math SAT Range
510 - 640
Reading SAT Range
530 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
Good
1040 to 1290
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Harding University students is 1170. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Harding University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Harding University.
Harding University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,468
In State$33,468
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$24,240
$24,240
Fees
$648
$648
Housing
$8,580
$8,580
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Harding University is like? There are approximately 4,805 students enrolled at Harding University, including 3,523 undergraduate students and 1,282 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 34% percent are from AR and 66% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time34%
In State66%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,805
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
45%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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