HARDING UNIVERSITY

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Harding University

School Overview

Harding University has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Searcy, AR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

900 E. Center
Searcy, AR 72149
Main Phone: (501) 279-4000
Web Site: www.harding.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,451 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.2% of students attend full-time, while 1.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 441 male students and 600 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.4% of the student body, while females made up 57.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 77.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Sales And Marketing

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Harding University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Harding University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Harding University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf South Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,030
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 12,305
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,030

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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