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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.
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 (M+R)
1050–1290
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
21 – 28
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1050
Median
1170
75th
1290
SAT Math
25th
520
Median
580
75th
630
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
24
75th
28
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
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students