by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Harding University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Harding University amounted to $26,262 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $972; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,290 |
| Fees | $972 |
| Total | $26,262 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Harding University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Harding University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Harding University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Harding University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Harding University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $21,690 |
| Two Years Ago | $22,500 |
| One Year Ago | $24,240 |
| Most Recent Year | $25,290 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Harding has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.3%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $27,399 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.91%, so cost a year out lands around $27,552.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $27,552 |
| In 2 Years | $28,905 |
| In 3 Years | $30,325 |
| In 4 Years | $31,814 |
| In 5 Years | $33,376 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $118,596.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Harding University, see the Harding University Financial Aid page.
