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Harding University

Searcy, AR · Private Nonprofit · 3,382 students

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$53k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
71%Acceptance Rate
69%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)68.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)51.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate86.4%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students20.5%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1182
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing15.9%
Health Sciences13.1%
Education12.6%
Computer Science7.2%
Communications4.8%
Engineering4.2%
Psychology3.8%
Biological Sciences3.4%
Humanities3.2%
Social Sciences1.5%
History1.1%
Mathematics0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$8k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$12k
Instructional Spend per Student
$217M
Total Endowment

Harding University — Academics

Harding University has a graduation rate of 68.8%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 86.4%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1182, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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