Harding University Acceptance Rate
Searcy, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,202
- Admitted
- 2,202
- Yield
- 39.2%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Harding University's acceptance rate has risen from 99.1% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,269 to 2,202 (-3%) over that period.
Its 100% rate makes Harding University more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Harding University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 39.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,269 | 2,249 | 99.1% | 1,067 |
| 2015–16 | 1,503 | 1,491 | 99.2% | 992 |
| 2016–17 | 2,217 | 1,556 | 70.2% | 1,019 |
| 2017–18 | 2,023 | 1,459 | 72.1% | 945 |
| 2018–19 | 1,927 | 1,438 | 74.6% | 857 |
| 2019–20 | 1,834 | 1,125 | 61.3% | 804 |
| 2020–21 | 2,201 | 1,212 | 55.1% | 747 |
| 2021–22 | 2,200 | 1,191 | 54.1% | 748 |
| 2022–23 | 2,254 | 1,017 | 45.1% | 802 |
| 2023–24 | 2,202 | 2,202 | 100% | 864 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,236 | 1,236 | 100% |
| Men | 966 | 966 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–650 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 520–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 94% |
How Harding University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Harding University's acceptance rate?
Harding University's acceptance rate is 100% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,202 admitted of 2,202 applicants).
Is Harding University test optional?
Harding University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Harding University?
Harding University received 2,202 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,202.
What SAT score do you need for Harding University?
Admitted students at Harding University typically scored 530–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Harding University getting harder to get into?
Harding University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 99.1% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.harding.edu/.