Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010311
- Phone: (870) 612-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.34%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,789Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Harding University (UACCB)
2005 White Drive, Batesville, AR
Harding University is a nonprofit private school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Searcy, AR, in a predominantly rural area. The Churches of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 6,700 students enroll at Harding University per year.
Areas of study available at Harding University include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 22 - 28 on the ACT or 1000 - 1260 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of admission. Harding University admits roughly 70% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 66% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at harding.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $16,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The Harding University Bison participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the Harding University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants UACCB accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Harding University is around 5,100 students, where graduate students make up roughly 17% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $22,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $670 to $800 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $10,288 |
Receiving Student Loans | 59% | $7,378 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Harding University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
UACCB is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (367)
- Basketball (367)
- Track and Field (367)
- Football (367)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Harding University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Multimedia (B)
- Communications (B)
- Broadcast Journalism (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
- Information Technology (B)
- Web Design (B)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Ministry (D, M)
- Youth Ministry (B)
- Theology (M)
- Christian Counseling (M)
- Missionary Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Harding University.
- Lyon College in Russellville, AR (37 miles away)
- Hendrix College in Arkadelphia, AR (42 miles away)
- Central Baptist College in Conway, AR (42 miles away)
- Philander Smith College in Morrilton, AR (47 miles away)
- Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, AR (48 miles away)
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- Get a list of all the colleges in Arkansas
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- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in Arkansas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010311
- Phone: (870) 612-2000
- School Homepage