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Searcy, Arkansas is home to Harding. Searcy is a town not particularly near any major cities. Students select the school partly because it is a Churches of Christ school. Harding is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Harding can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 630. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Harding has broad appeal.
The school has 5,744 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Harding has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Harding offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Harding University
900 E. Center
Searcy, AR 72143
General Phone: (501) 279-4000
Admissions Phone: (501) 279-4407
Financial Aid Phone: (501) 279-4257
http://www.harding.edu
Harding awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 304 | education, teacher ed, early childhood education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, early childhood special ed, English teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 199 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, business, human resources, fashion merchandising, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 91 | general studies, English, Spanish language, history, social services, political science, economics, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology, communication disorders, marriage and family therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 51 | human development and family studies, social work, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious education |
| Media | 49 | digital communications, journalism, advertising, public relations, communication studies, broadcast journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 34 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Design | 16 | interior design, graphic design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts, painting |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Harding in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 777 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 247 | 7 |
In 2005, Harding had a total enrollment of 5,744 students (4,795 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 23% |
| Texas | 15% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Harding offers campus housing for 3,000 of its 4,795 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Searcy, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,658 | 1,020 | 62% | 960 | 94% |
| Men | 726 | 461 | 64% | 429 | 93% |
| Women | 932 | 559 | 60% | 531 | 95% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 41% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (501) 279-4407
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,800 |
| Room and board | $ 5,312 |
| Room charge | $ 2,636 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,054 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Harding participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (501) 279-4257
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $59,541 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,541 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $58,896 | 10 | $55,586 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $52,169 | 18 | $49,556 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $45,039 | 26 | $40,746 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $33,566 | 11 | $30,397 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $52,308 | 65 | $43,717 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 56 | 194 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Track | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 33 | 55 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harding Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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