Harding University

www.harding.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,690

3.29% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,533

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.06%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

54.1%

2,200 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,973

74.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.2%

665 Graduates

About

Harding University is a higher education institution located in White County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Harding University were Elementary Education & Teaching (56 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (47 degrees), and Accounting (47 degrees).

In 2021, 1,292 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harding University. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,061 degrees), 20.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harding University is $21,690, which is $−1,494 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Harding University is $21,690, which is $−1,494 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,533.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Harding University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Harding University was $21,690. The cost of tuition at Harding University is $−1,494 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harding University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,533

2021 Value

5.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Harding University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,533. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Harding University grew by 5.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harding University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,552

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harding University was of $7,552 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.33% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Harding University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Harding University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harding University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Harding University was 1.06%, which represents 13 out of the 1228 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Harding University received 2,200 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.0454% annual growth. Out of those 2,200 applicants, 1,191 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,973 students enrolled at Harding University in 2021. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Harding University has an overall enrollment yield of 62.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,191

Accepted Out of 2,200

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Harding University was 54.1% (1,191 admissions from 2,200 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.0454%, while admissions declined by −1.73%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Harding University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2021)

169

Scores Submitted (2021)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Harding University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Harding University had a total enrollment of 4,973 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Harding University is 3,683 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,290. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Harding University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harding University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.1% White, 6.39% Black or African American, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.442% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0603% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harding University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (34%) and Black or African American Male (2.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Female (4.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harding University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,973 students. The full-time enrollment at Harding University is 3,683 and the part-time enrollment is 1,290. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Harding University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Harding University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Harding University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Harding University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harding University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,884 enrolled students
Black or African American
318 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
186 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harding University is 78.1% White, 6.39% Black or African American, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.442% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0603% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 27 students (0.543%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 214 more women than men received degrees from Harding University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harding University is white (1,061 degrees awarded). There were 20.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Harding University is Elementary Education & Teaching (56 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (47 degrees) and Accounting (47 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harding University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (65 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (239 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harding University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,697,975 people), Secondary school teachers (450,249 people), Education administrators (286,831 people), Other managers (215,252 people), and Special education teachers (177,743 people).

The most specialized majors at Harding University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (65 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (239 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), and Communications (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harding University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at Harding University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (65 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (239 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), and Communications (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harding University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,884,985 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,334 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (220,330 people), Religious organizations (154,447 people), and Computer Systems Design (149,256 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harding University.

Most Common (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
56 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
Accounting
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harding University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Harding University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

539

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

753

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 539 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (753).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Harding University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 12.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Harding University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Harding University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.15% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,061 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harding University is white (1,061 degrees awarded). There were 20.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

0.0774% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
638 degrees awarded
White Male
423 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harding University is white female (638 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (423 degrees).

Operations

Harding University has an endowment valued at nearly $216M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 55.7M (25.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Harding University had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Harding University employs 97 Associate professors, 97 Assistant professors and 65 Professors. Most academics at Harding University are Male Associate professor (62), Male Professor (53), and Female Assistant professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 64 employees.

Endowment

$216M

2021 Endowment

29.7%

growth from 2020

Harding University has an endowment valued at about $216M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Harding University grew 29.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $165M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Harding University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.7M

2021 Salaries

7.91%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Harding University paid a median of $48.7M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 7.91% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.3M

Instructional Salaries

293

Number of Employees

In 2021, Harding University paid a total of $21.3M to 293 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

125 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harding University were Associate professor with 97 employees, Assistant professor with 97 employees, and Professor with 65 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University were Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harding University was Male Associate professor with 62 employees, Male Professor with 53 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Harding University.