Harding University (107044)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,240

7.73% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,069

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

2,202 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,608

79.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.9%

669 Graduates

About

Harding University (107044) is a higher education institution located in White County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Harding University (107044) were School Counseling & Guidance Services (59 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees), and Information Science (38 degrees).

In 2023, 1,232 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harding University (107044). 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,003 degrees), 13.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harding University (107044) is $24,240, which is $−335 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harding University (107044) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,128 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Harding University (107044) is $24,240, which is $335 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,069.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Harding University (107044) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,240

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Harding University (107044) was $24,240. The cost of tuition at Harding University (107044) is $−335 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Harding University (107044) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,069

2023 Value

7.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Harding University (107044) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,069. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Harding University (107044) grew by 7.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Harding University (107044) (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

$7,984

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harding University (107044) was of $7,984 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.45% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (107044) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Harding University (107044) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.49% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Harding University (107044) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harding University (107044) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1128 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 (107044) received 2,202 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.31% annual growth. Out of those 2,202 applicants, 2,202 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 4,608 students enrolled at Harding University (107044) in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Harding University (107044) has an overall enrollment yield of 39.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,202

Accepted Out of 2,202

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Harding University (107044) was 100% (2,202 admissions from 2,202 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.31%, while admissions grew by 117%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Harding University (107044) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

154

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Harding University (107044) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Harding University (107044) had a total enrollment of 4,608 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Harding University (107044) is 3,662 students and the part-time enrollment is 946. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at Harding University (107044) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harding University (107044), both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.2% White, 6.62% Black or African American, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 0.543% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0868% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harding University (107044) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.4%), followed by White Male (34.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (5.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harding University (107044) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,608 students. The full-time enrollment at Harding University (107044) is 3,662 and the part-time enrollment is 946. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at Harding University (107044) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Harding University (107044) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 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 (107044) was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Harding University (107044) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Harding University (107044) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,603 enrolled students
Black or African American
305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
193 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harding University (107044) is 78.2% White, 6.62% Black or African American, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 0.543% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0868% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 33 students (0.716%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 198 more women than men received degrees from Harding University (107044). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harding University (107044) is white (1,003 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Harding University (107044) is School Counseling & Guidance Services (59 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees) and Information Science (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harding University (107044), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), and Education (252 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 (107044) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,547,743 people), Software developers (618,404 people), Secondary school teachers (519,531 people), Other managers (320,352 people), and Education administrators (295,611 people).

The most specialized majors at Harding University (107044) in 2023 are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Education (252 degrees), Communications (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (107044) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Harding University (107044) are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Education (252 degrees), Communications (61 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (107044) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (107044).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harding University (107044) was Registered Nursing with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Harding University (107044) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

517

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

715

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 517 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044), which is 0.723 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (715).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Harding University (107044) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044) in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 24.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Harding University (107044) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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 2023 at Harding University (107044) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,003 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harding University (107044) is white (1,003 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (74 degrees).

0.244% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
603 degrees awarded
White Male
400 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harding University (107044) is white female (603 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (400 degrees).

Operations

Harding University (107044) has an endowment valued at nearly $212M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.07M (0.503%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Harding University (107044) had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Harding University (107044) employs 92 Professors, 80 Assistant professors and 69 Associate professors. Most academics at Harding University (107044) are Male Professor (75), Female Assistant professor (47), and Male Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University (107044) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 62 employees.

Endowment

$212M

2023 Endowment

3.47%

decline from 2022

Harding University (107044) has an endowment valued at about $212M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Harding University (107044) declined 3.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $162M 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 (107044) (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

$50.3M

2023 Salaries

0.0735%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Harding University (107044) paid a median of $50.3M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 0.0735% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.91% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

267

Number of Employees

In 2023, Harding University (107044) paid a total of $20.2M to 267 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

92 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harding University (107044) were Professor with 92 employees, Assistant professor with 80 employees, and Associate professor with 69 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University (107044) were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harding University (107044) was Male Professor with 75 employees, Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Male Associate professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Harding University (107044).

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