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How strong are the academics at Harding University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
53%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Harding has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
266
10-19
283
20-29
204
30-39
56
40-49
38
50-99
48

Honors Programs

Harding University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Harding's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Harding University:

84%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Harding University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Accounting
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Computer Science
34.6
37.48
40.36
43.24
46.12
49

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 8
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
Business
  • Accounting 40
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
  • Finance, General 19
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 18
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Fashion Merchandising 4
  • Finance, General 2
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6
  • Public Relations/Image Management 5
  • Journalism 4
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
  • Advertising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 37
  • Information Technology 14
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 49
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Education, General 4
  • French Language Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 10
  • Civil Engineering, General 7
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 7
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5
  • Computer Engineering, General 2
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
  • Mechanical Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2
  • Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 10
  • Family and Community Services 2
  • Facilities Planning and Management 0
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 30
  • Medical/Health Humanities 20
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 2
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 0
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 8
  • American History (United States) 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
  • Forensic Science and Technology 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 24
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 18
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 18
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 18
  • Data Science, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Human Biology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 40
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 23
  • Behavioral Neuroscience 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 27
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 25
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 11
  • Youth Ministry 4
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 4
  • Divinity/Ministry 2
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Interior Design 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Acting 0
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