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    Information Summary

    Ranks 883rd for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Searcy, AR

    Total Population29,934 (19,197 urban / 10,737 rural)
    Households10,902 (2.46 people per house)
    Families7,783 (2.92 people per family)
    Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Pop. — African American1,485
    Pop. — Asian162
    Pop. — Pacific Islander33
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native261
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)28,067
    Pop. — Other341

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Harding University?

    Ranks 1559th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $11,250 $11,250 $11,250
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $400 $400 $400
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $375 $375 $375
    FT Graduate Tuition $10,920 $10,920 $10,920
    FT Graduate Required Fees $400 $400 $400
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $455 $455 $455
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $18,992 $18,992 $18,992
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $19,050 $19,050 $19,050
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $14,550 $14,550 $14,550

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Theology Degree — Tuition $10,920 $10,920
    Theology Degree — Required Fees $480 $480

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $10,380 trend  $11,250 $10,380 trend  $11,250 $10,380 trend  $11,250
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,750 trend  $1,800
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,182 trend  $5,442
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $500 trend  $500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,250 trend  $4,500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,450 trend  $1,500
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,450 trend  $1,500

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$35
    Graduate Application Fee$35
    First Professional Application Fee$40
    Applicants 1,637 (733 male / 904 female)
    Admitted 975 (462 male / 513 female)
    Admission rate 60%
    First-time Enrollment 913 (432 male / 481 female)
    FT Enrollment 905 (427 male / 478 female)
    PT Enrollment 8 (5 male / 3 female)
    Total Enrollment5,744

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Harding University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Recommended / Recommended
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Football Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA Basketball Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference Gulf South Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Harding University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 266th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 79%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 322nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 40%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 630
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 630
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 950 / 1260

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity2,896
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,700
    Board Fee$3,130

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Harding University ranks 939th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,202 235 pie   24%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,357 63 pie   7%
    Institutional Grant Aid $4,500 805 pie   83%
    Student Loan Aid $5,747 601 pie   62%
    Any financial aid type   914 pie   95%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Harding University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    9776173
    Black Non-Hispanic
    123146269
    Hispanic
    343468
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    142337
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    322254
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,8433,1284,971
    Race Unknown
    7795172
    Total 2,220 3,524 5,744

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Harding University.

      Men Women Total
    58 118 176
    66 31 97
    1 59 60
    1 45 46
    18 25 43

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 1 33 36
    Advertising 8 1 9
    Art Teacher Education 3 3
    Athletic Training/Trainer 2 2
    Bible/Biblical Studies 6 1 1 23 3 34
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 18 20
    Broadcast Journalism 2 5 7
    Business Administration and Management, General 7 7 1 1 2 75 4 97
    Business/Commerce, General 13 13
    Chemistry, General 3 3
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 1
    Communication Disorders, General 2 7 9
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 1 2
    Computer Engineering, General 3 8 11
    Computer Science 1 1 16 2 20
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 4
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 5 6
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 11 12
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1 1 18 2 22
    Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 2 11 13
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 3
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 44 1 46
    Economics, General 4 4
    Education, General 1 14 1 154 6 176
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 1 1 9 11
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 2
    English Language and Literature, General 20 1 21
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 8
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1 1
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 4 1 5
    Fashion Merchandising 1 2 9 12
    Finance, General 1 2 3
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 6 6
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 7 7
    French Language Teacher Education 1 1
    French Language and Literature 1 2 3
    General Studies 1 3 1 37 1 43
    Graphic Design 6 6
    Health Teacher Education 2 2
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 9 1 10
    History, General 10 10
    Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 1 18 19
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3 3
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3 3
    Information Technology 3 1 18 1 23
    Interior Design 1 1 11 13
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 5 5 10
    International/Global Studies 1 1
    Journalism 3 3
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11 11
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 20 1 23
    Management Science, General 1 1
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3 1 1 26 31
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1 15 1 17
    Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
    Mathematics, General 1 5 6
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 6 6
    Music Teacher Education 5 5
    Music, General 10 10
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 33 33
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling 2 7 9
    Physics, General 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 7 7
    Psychology, General 1 1 1 28 31
    Public Administration 3 3
    Public Relations/Image Management 1 17 1 19
    Religious Education 2 2
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Secondary Education and Teaching 18 9 27
    Social Sciences, General 2 2
    Social Studies Teacher Education 8 8
    Social Work 1 21 22
    Spanish Language Teacher Education 1 1
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 1 6 1 9
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 9 9
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 4
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 11 1 48 60
    Theology/Theological Studies 1 6 7
    Youth Ministry 12 12
    Total 61 50 10 7 11 994 28 1,161

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Harding University ranks 1575th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system No
    Average FT Salary $51,730 ($54,994 male / $44,743 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 223 (152 male / 71 female)
    Total Benefits $2,815,080

    Harding University Summary

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    Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, in the United States, about 50 miles north-east of Little Rock. The student body of 6,100 students (including graduate students and all satellite campuses) represents forty-nine states and fifty-three foreign countries . (Harding Academy in Memphis is not associated with the university, although it does have ties to the Church of Christ.) The Harding American Studies Institute is designed to supplement students’ academic training and promote “a complete understanding of the institutions, values, and ideas of liberty and democracy.” This program eventually became an integral part of the University’s social and political development program for students. These include entrepreneurial and leadership programs, a distinguished student honors program, the Belden Center for Private Enterprise Education, and participation in the Walton Scholars Program, which brings in qualified students from Hispanic countries to Arkansas colleges and universities. Almost 30% of students from graduating classes have participated in one of these programs. Most students participate in local Churches of Christ, social clubs, spiritual devotionals, and intramural sports. Currently there are 15 women’s clubs and 16 men’s social clubs at Harding. Social clubs are open to all academically eligible students and serve as some of the university’s most visible student-led organizations. While less than half of students are social club members, the clubs are a prominent part of student life. Once a student is accepted into the club, they attend biweekly meetings and can participate in club-sponsored sports, service projects, and Spring Sing. According to Harding’s Student Handbook, “Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of morality, integrity, orderliness and personal honor.” “First Time In College” (FTIC) students must take a survey course in New Testament during the fall of their first year, followed by a survey of the Old Testament in the spring. Students who live on campus (a majority of students) are required to be in their dorms by midnight during the week and 1 a.m. on weekends. Disciplinary action may be taken against students who smoke off campus, and illegal drugs are prohibited both on and off campus. (Searcy is in White County, which is a dry county.) Harding requires students and faculty to dress professionally when attending class, chapel, lyceum, and American Studies programs;

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    Harding University Academics

    Harding University is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Harding University.

    English Language and Literature:
    English
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Christian Studies, Religion/Religious Studies
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Voice/Opera, Painting
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Counselor Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Education of Learning Disabled, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education, Speech Teacher Education, multiple levels
    Popular majors:
    twenty percent business per marketing, fifteen percent education, nine percent health professions, six percent communications per journalism, six percent computer and information sciences, six percent theology and religious vocations, five percent family and consumer sciences
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Fashion Merchandising, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing Management, Sales and Distribution, Sales/Selling Skills
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Administration, Social Work
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Communications & Journalism:
    Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Digital Communications/Multimedia, Journalism, Public Relations
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Art Therapy, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Disorders, Health System Administration, Marriage/Family Therapy, Medical Dietetics, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Global Studies
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    History:
    History – General

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of May. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 35. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $360 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.

    Harding University Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee and thirty-five dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two hundred and ninety-one total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and eight total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 62% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 83%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. The regular application is due the 1st of June. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of May. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.

    Harding University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    The Bisons are a member of NCAA.

    Harding University Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Music/Drama, ROTC, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-nine percent scholarships per grants and sixty-one percent loans per jobs.

    Harding University Students

    The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Church Of Christ, Coed, where 62 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. In addition, the student body consists of twenty-three percent in-state students, seventy-seven percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, three percent non-resident alien, three percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-seven percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-six percent in top half of graduating class, forty-one percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The school’s size is approximately four thousand and ninety-two degree-seeking undergrads, nine hundred and sixty first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, six hundred and fifty-two graduate enrollment. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Harding University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Remarkably, the school is located 50 miles from Little Rock, 100 miles from Memphis, Tennessee.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-two percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred and twenty-five dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

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