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