Harding University (107044)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,500

3.73% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,558

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

45.1%

2,254 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

4,805

74.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

69.5%

703 Graduates

About

Harding University (107044) is a higher education institution located in White County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Harding University (107044) were General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (56 degrees), and Information Science (39 degrees).

In 2022, 1,211 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harding University (107044). 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (995 degrees), 15.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Harding University (107044) is $22,500, which is $−1,496 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Harding University (107044) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1128 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Harding University (107044) is $22,500, which is $1,496 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,558.

In 2022, 89% of undergraduate students attending Harding University (107044) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Harding University (107044) was $22,500. The cost of tuition at Harding University (107044) is $−1,496 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$19,558

2022 Value

4.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Harding University (107044) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,558. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Harding University (107044) grew by 4.75%.

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

$7,718

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Harding University (107044) was of $7,718 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.2% between 2021 and 2022.

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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Harding University (107044) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.11% with respect to 2021, when 90% 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 2,254 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 2.45% annual growth. Out of those 2,254 applicants, 1,017 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,805 students enrolled at Harding University (107044) in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Harding University (107044) has an overall enrollment yield of 78.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,017

Accepted Out of 2,254

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Harding University (107044) was 45.1% (1,017 admissions from 2,254 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 54.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 2.45%, while admissions declined by 14.6%.

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

28%

Submission Percentage (2022)

221

Scores Submitted (2022)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Harding University (107044) in 2022 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 4,805 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Harding University (107044) is 3,568 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,237. This means that 74.3% of students enrolled at Harding University (107044) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Harding University (107044), both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 6.6% Black or African American, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Harding University (107044) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (34%) and Black or African American Male (2.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.7%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Female (5.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Harding University (107044) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,805 students. The full-time enrollment at Harding University (107044) is 3,568 and the part-time enrollment is 1,237. This means that 74.3% of students enrolled at Harding University (107044) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

84%

2022 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
3,811 enrolled students
Black or African American
317 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
189 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Harding University (107044) is 79.3% White, 6.6% Black or African American, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 20 students (0.416%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 215 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 (995 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Harding University (107044) is General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (56 degrees) and Information Science (39 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (48 degrees awarded), Education (250 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 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 (1,586,914 people), Secondary school teachers (474,810 people), Education administrators (268,530 people), Special education teachers (188,962 people), and Social workers, all other (177,091 people).

The most specialized majors at Harding University (107044) in 2022 are Theology (48 degrees awarded), Education (250 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Harding University (107044) are Theology (48 degrees awarded), Education (250 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2,821,998 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,485 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,597 people), Individual & family services (151,054 people), and Religious organizations (138,541 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 (2022)

Elementary Education & Teaching
56 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harding University (107044) was Elementary Education & Teaching with 56 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

498

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

713

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 498 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044), which is 0.698 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (713).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Harding University (107044) in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 20.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 50% of students graduating from Harding University (107044) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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 2022 at Harding University (107044) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 0.142% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
995 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Harding University (107044) is white (995 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
589 degrees awarded
White Male
406 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harding University (107044) is white female (589 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (406 degrees).

Operations

Harding University (107044) has an endowment valued at nearly $220M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.27M (3.77%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Harding University (107044) had a total salary expenditure of 127M. Harding University (107044) employs 100 Associate professors, 87 Assistant professors and 65 Professors. Most academics at Harding University (107044) are Male Associate professor (60), Male Professor (53), and Female Assistant professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University (107044) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 93 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees.

Endowment

$220M

2022 Endowment

1.86%

growth from 2021

Harding University (107044) has an endowment valued at about $220M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Harding University (107044) grew 1.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $173M 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

2022 Salaries

3.18%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Harding University (107044) paid a median of $50.3M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($127M) and a 3.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.91% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.802% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$20.8M

Instructional Salaries

282

Number of Employees

In 2022, Harding University (107044) paid a total of $20.8M to 282 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

118 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Harding University (107044) were Associate professor with 100 employees, Assistant professor with 87 employees, and Professor with 65 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harding University (107044) were Office and Administrative Support with 118 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 93 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Harding University (107044) was Male Associate professor with 60 employees, Male Professor with 53 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 48 employees.

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

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