Outcomes at Harding
Graduation Rate
69.47%
Transfer-out Rate
20.55%
Retention Rate
84.00%
The graduation rate at Harding University is 69.47% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 703 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,012 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 20.55% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 84% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Harding University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Harding University. 703 students have completed and 208 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 5 students still enrolled and 96 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,012 | 1,012 |
| Completers | 703 (69.47%) | 703 |
| Transfer-out | 208 (20.55%) | 208 |
| Still Enrolled | 5 (0.49%) | 5 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 96 (9.49%) | 96 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 532 students have completed in 4 years and additional 159 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 532 (52.57%) |
207 (46.52%) |
325 (57.32%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 159 (15.71%) |
77 (17.30%) |
82 (14.46%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 12 (1.19%) |
7 (1.57%) |
5 (0.88%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.47% (703/1,012) | 65.39% (291/445) | 72.66% (412/567) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (2/3) | - (0/0) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 87.50% (7/8) | 100.00% (3/3) | 80.00% (4/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 41.67% (15/36) | 28.00% (7/25) | 72.73% (8/11) |
| Hispanic | 68.97% (20/29) | 81.82% (9/11) | 61.11% (11/18) |
| White | 70.19% (617/879) | 66.23% (253/382) | 73.24% (364/497) |
| Two or More Race | 65.52% (19/29) | 75.00% (9/12) | 58.82% (10/17) |