Harding University

Searcy, AR · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
71%
Average SAT
1,182
ACT midpoint
24
Enrollment
3,382
In-state tuition
$26,262
Out-of-state tuition
$26,262
Avg net price
$22,130
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1050 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 24

Popular programs at Harding University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.69
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.46
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.40
4Psychology, General.39
5Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.36
6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.34
7Accounting and Related Services.33
8Computer Science.30
9Social Work.30
10Finance and Financial Management Services.28
11Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.25
12Bible/Biblical Studies.23
13Computer and Information Sciences, General.22
14Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.21
15Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.21
16Marketing.21
17Human Biology.19
18Design and Applied Arts.19
19International Business.18
20Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.17

Showing top 20 of 56 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harding University?

Harding University has an acceptance rate of 71% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Harding University?

Admitted students at Harding University typically score between 1050 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Harding University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Harding University is approximately $22,130 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Harding University?

4-year graduation rate data for Harding University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.