Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 45.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,170
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,040–1,300
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 24
- Total Enrollment
- 3,323
Admissions Overview
Harding University is moderately selective with a 45% acceptance rate. This means roughly half of applicants gain admission, making it competitive but accessible for students with solid academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1040-1300 on the SAT or around 24 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's standards for college-ready students while remaining attainable for many applicants.
The school seeks students who embrace its Christian mission and want to integrate faith with learning. With its Churches of Christ affiliation and motto of "developing Christians for service," Harding looks for applicants committed to spiritual growth alongside academic achievement. Students interested in mission work, Bible study, and service-oriented careers tend to thrive here.
The school seeks students who embrace its Christian mission and want to integrate faith with learning. With its Churches of Christ affiliation and motto of "developing Christians for service," Harding looks for applicants committed to spiritual growth alongside academic achievement. Students interested in mission work, Bible study, and service-oriented careers tend to thrive here.