Admission & test scores

Harding University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1050–1290 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 24. Harding University admits 71% of applicants — largely open. 86% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1050–1290middle half of admits

ACT midpoint24admitted students

Acceptance rate71%largely open

First-year retention86%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1050

Average

1182

75th percentile

1290

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1050 and a quarter above 1290. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,382.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth North Dartmouth, Massachusetts	1182	23	91%	$15,612
Montana State University Bozeman, Montana	1183	24	82%	$8,460
Millsaps College Jackson, Mississippi	1181	25	43%	$44,680
East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina	1180	—	89%	$7,361
Christopher Newport University Newport News, Virginia	1180	27	86%	$16,828
Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania	1180	—	71%	$55,730

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Harding University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Harding University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1050 and 1290 on the SAT, with an average of 1182. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Harding University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 24.

How hard is it to get into Harding University?

Harding University admits 71% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 86% return for a second year.

Does Harding University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.