Harding University · Cost & aid

Searcy, AR · Town · Private · Doctoral/professional university · the Bisons, Lady Bisons · Website ↗

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$39,298

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$21,069

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division II

$1.6M

Athletic aid, women's

$10,904 per roster spot

$2.8M

Athletic aid, men's

$8,436 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $39,298 sticker.

Family income under $30k$16,473

$30k – $48k$16,466

$48k – $75k$18,528

$75k – $110k$22,084

Over $110k$23,563

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$1,646,535
Per roster spot$10,904 across 151 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$2,758,641
Per roster spot$8,436 across 327 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$17k / $61k
Tuition & fees$24,888

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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