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Harding University
- 915 E. Market Ave.
- Searcy, AR 72143
- OPEID College Code: 00109700
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- General Phone: (501) 279-4000
- President: David Burks
- Website: www.harding.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,139
- College Mascot: Bison
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Churches of Christ
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.harding.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 805 | 963 | 1,768 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 627 (78%) | 789 (82%) | 1,416 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 414 (66%) | 553 (70%) | 967 (68%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 357 | 37% |
| ACT ® Exam | 768 | 79% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 455 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 19% | 7% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,960 | $3,030 | $4,079 | $4,570 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 20 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,822 | 1,667 | 962 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,360 | $11,650 | $11,200 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,360 | $11,650 | $11,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,579 | $5,442 | $5,312 |
| Other Expenses | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,239 | $19,392 | $18,812 |
| Out of State | $20,239 | $19,392 | $18,812 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,160 | $13,450 | $13,000 |
| Out of State | $14,160 | $13,450 | $13,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,160 | $13,450 | $13,000 |
| Out of State | $14,160 | $13,450 | $13,000 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $12,144 | $12,144 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,139 Undergraduate: 4,125 Graduate: 1,930 Professional: 84
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,421 Female: 3,718
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,857 Female: 2,268
- Graduate Gender Male: 487 Female: 1,443
- Professional Gender Male: 77 Female: 7
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,226 Part-Time: 1,913
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,891 Part-Time: 234
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 305 Part-Time: 1,625
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 30 Part-Time: 54
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 277 | 5% |
| American Indian | 49 | 0.8% |
| Black | 327 | 5% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2% |
| White | 5,291 | 86% |
| Unknown | 55 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 71 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,634 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,584 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 866 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 497 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 321 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 343 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 512 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 307 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,002 | 713 | 289 |
| Faculty Status | 287 | 278 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 47 | - | 47 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 258 | 249 | 9 |
| Primarily Instruction | 258 | 249 | 9 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 309 | 145 | 164 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 385 | 270 | 115 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 223 | 136 | 87 |
| Skilled Crafts | 42 | 40 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 21 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,862 (238) | $57,748 (167) | $48,076 (71) |
| Professor | $65,469 (76) | $66,088 (65) | $61,812 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $57,518 (58) | $58,665 (42) | $54,508 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,129 (75) | $49,259 (50) | $45,869 (25) |
| Instructor | $39,168 (29) | $42,127 (10) | $37,610 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,289 (11) | $67,801 (7) | $49,895 (4) |
| Professor | $53,333 (1) | $53,333 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $69,741 (4) | $69,741 (4) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,769 (3) | $71,153 (2) | $85,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $38,193 (3) | - (-) | $38,193 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,654 (249) | $57,656 (174) | $47,689 (75) |
| Professor | $65,185 (77) | $65,748 (66) | $61,812 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $57,489 (62) | $58,526 (46) | $54,508 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,662 (78) | $49,603 (52) | $46,780 (26) |
| Instructor | $38,425 (32) | $42,127 (10) | $36,743 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,678,345 | $1,115,646 | $562,699 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 401 | 289 | 112 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 394 | 282 | 112 |
| Baseball | 49 | 49 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 69 | 39 | 30 |
| Football | 123 | 123 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 68 | 38 | 30 |
| Tennis | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,212 | $23,571 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $23,976 | $10,582 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 59% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 31 | 29 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 29 | 29 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
