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100%
Open Admissions
70%
Graduation
About Harding University
Harding University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. With an enrollment of approximately 3,323 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 100%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 70%. Graduates earn a median salary of $52,876 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,579 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
100%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
70%
Enrollment
3,323
Total students
Median Earnings
$52,876
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$24,888
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,888
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,579
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
21 – 28
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
520
Median
580
75th
630
200800
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
24
75th
28
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$24,888/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,579/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$82,316
10-Year Earnings
$528,760
ROI Multiple
6.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Harding University
Student Outcomes
70%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$53k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,323
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
