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Harding University

Harding University is a private nonprofit university in a distant town with 3,496 students and a 71% acceptance rate.

Searcy, Arkansas · Private nonprofit · Town, distant · 3,496 students

NCAA Division II · Great American Conference

Admission rate

71%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,182

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$22,130

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

69%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,876

10 years after entry

Students

3,496

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,418
$30,001–48,000$17,430
$48,001–75,000$19,832
$75,001–110,000$22,017
Over $110,000$26,284

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreHarding University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 23504 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 2350 and MATH 33008 credits
Biology4BIOL 11003 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1010/1010L4 credits
Physics 13PHS 10603 credits
Psychology3PSY 20103 credits
Statistics3MATH 12003 credits
Computer Science A4COMP 17005 credits
Show all 33 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 23504 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 2350 and MATH 33008 credits
Biology4BIOL 11003 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1010/1010L4 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1040/1040L4 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1040/1040L and CHEM 1050/1050L8 credits
Physics 13PHS 10603 credits
Physics 14PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2010L4 credits
Psychology3PSY 20103 credits
Statistics3MATH 12003 credits
Computer Science A4COMP 17005 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 20103 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 20203 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1XXX - History Elective3 credits
Environmental Science3BIOL 31203 credits
Physics 23PHS 10603 credits
Physics 24PHYS 2020 and PHYS 2020L4 credits
European History4HIST 21103 credits
Human Geography3SOC 20303 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1010 and SPAN 10208 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020 and SPAN 2010 and SPAN 202014 credits
Computer Science Principles4COMP 10103 credits
Art History3ART 10103 credits
Drawing3
Approved by portfolio review and may be used for…Approved by portfolio review and may be used for ART 1030 , ART 1050 , ART 1060 , or ART 2400-2403
3 credits
English Language Composition3ENG 11103 credits
English Language Composition5ENG 1110 and ENG 21106 credits
English Literature Composition4ENG 20203 credits
English Literature Composition5ENG 1110 and ENG 20206 credits
French Language and Culture3FR 1010 and FR 10208 credits
French Language and Culture5FR 1010 and FR 1020 and FR 2010 and FR 202014 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 1010 and GER 10208 credits
German Language and Culture5GER 1010 and GER 1020 and GER 2010 and GER 202014 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1010 and ITAL 10208 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 1010 and ITAL 1020 and ITAL 2010 and ITAL 202014 credits
Latin3LAT 1010 and LAT 10208 credits
Music Theory: composite4MUS 17104 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3
PHS 1060 , or PHYS 2020 and PHYS 2020L (consult…PHS 1060 , or PHYS 2020 and PHYS 2020L (consult major requirements) 3 or 4
Physics C: Mechanics3
PHS 1060 , or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2010L (consult…PHS 1060 , or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2010L (consult major requirements) 3 or 4
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 32713 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART 2400-24033 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART 20503 credits
U.S. Government and Politics4POLS 17873 credits
U.S. History4HIST 1010 or HIST 10203 credits

Source: catalog.harding.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching49
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse46
Exercise Science and Kinesiology40
Accounting40
Computer Science37
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist30
Social Work27
General Studies24
Show the other 68 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management23
Psychology23
Medical/Health Humanities20
Finance19
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies18
International Business/Trade/Commerce18
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication17
English Language and Literature17
Business Administration and Management15
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies14
Information Technology14
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching11
Bible/Biblical Studies11
Graphic Design10
Political Science and Government10
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Child Development10
Mechanical Engineering10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching9
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology8
Fine/Studio Arts8
History8
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7
Civil Engineering7
Interior Design7
Social Studies Teacher Education6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management6
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6
Public Relations/Image Management5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering5
Chemistry5
Behavioral Neuroscience5
Fashion Merchandising4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Youth Ministry4
Biochemistry4
Special Education and Teaching4
Education4
Journalism4
Speech Communication and Rhetoric4
Film/Cinema/Media Studies3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Data Science3
Mathematics3
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance3
Dietetics/Dietitian2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2
Public Administration2
Forensic Science and Technology2
Physics2
Divinity/Ministry2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2
Family and Community Services2
French Language and Literature2
Computer Engineering2
French Language Teacher Education2
Music Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Environmental Science2
Social Sciences1
Human Biology1
International/Globalization Studies1
Biology Teacher Education1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education1
Art Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Searcy, AR

79,091 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20

Elevation

248 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

30°F

July high

93°F

Annual snowfall

1.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

76 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$969 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size