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Harding University

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world rank  2007

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Overview

Founded in 1924, the Harding University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Searcy (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. This institution also has branch campuses in North Little Rock, Rogers, Memphis, Athens, London, Brisbane, Vina del Mar and Florence. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Harding University (HU) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Harding University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 100-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Harding University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Harding University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Harding University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Harding University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym HU
Founded 1924
Motto Developing Christian Servants
Colours Black and gold
Mascot Bison
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University Location

Address 915 E. Market Avenue
Searcy
72149-5615 Arkansas
United States
Harding University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Harding University Phone Number +1 (501) 279 4000
Harding University Fax Number +1 (501) 279 4129
Other locations North Little Rock, Rogers, Memphis, Athens, London, Brisbane, Vina del Mar and Florence

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Harding University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Harding University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Harding University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Harding University.

Harding University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Harding University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Harding University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Harding University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Harding University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Harding University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Harding University's Admission Office Admission Office

915 E. Market Avenue, HU Box 12255
Searcy 72149-5615
(501) 279 4407
800 477 4407

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Harding University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Harding University has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Harding University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Harding University's Control Type Control Type

Harding University is a private higher education institution.


Harding University's Entity Type Entity Type

Harding University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Harding University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Harding University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Harding University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Harding University is Christian-Restorationist Religious Affiliation

Harding University has a Christian-Restorationist affiliation (Church of Christ - www.church-of-christ.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Single program-Education

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Harding University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Harding University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 166,994 physical volumes, 243,568 physical media, 488,267 digital/electronic media and 192 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 17 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Harding University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Harding University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Harding University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,867 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Harding University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Harding University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Harding University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Harding University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Harding University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Harding University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Harding University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Harding University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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