Harding University, AR
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Harding University Rankings
Affordability61
Selectivity55
Retention63
Graduation43
Earnings29
Diversity18
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Harding University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education13%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Harding University
75%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Harding University
$20K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Harding University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $21K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Harding University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 57% | 32% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Harding University
93%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Harding University
3,953
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,147
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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