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Harding University

Searcy, AR 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate45%

Harding University Student Life

Harding University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Harding University has the Bisons for Christ. In fact, more students participate in the Bisons for Christ than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Harding University include Harding in Action, Spring Break Campaigns, HUmanity.

Harding University students' favorite campus traditions are Spring Sing Festival, Homecoming and Bisons for Christ.

Does Harding University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Harding University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 75%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,869
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,364
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Harding University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Harding University students live on campus. In 2023, 75% of undergrads at Harding University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 25% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Harding University. There are 2,869 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,523 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,364 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 82% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Harding University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Harding University Athletics

At Harding University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Harding University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Tennis NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Harding University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Harding University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Harding University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Harding University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Harding University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Harding University, take U.S. Highway 67/167 to Searcy, AR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Arkansas you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Harding University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Harding University

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Overview

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Harding University Students

56%

Women

44%

Men

85%

Full Time

15%

Part Time

34%

In State

66%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

78%

6%

5%

4%

4%

2%

1%

0.13%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

3,523

Graduate Students

1,282

Non-Resident / International Students

154

Harding University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,805

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

45%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$24,888

Out-of-State

$24,888

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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