Harding University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Harding University has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.2%(3,129)
Hispanic
4.5%(169)
African American
4.9%(186)
Asian
1.6%(62)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.9%(146)
Unknown
1.4%(52)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment5,539
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Harding University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Harding University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(1,722)
Women
56.4%(2,231)

Gender Statistics

Men1,722

31% of total enrollment

Women2,231

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harding University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.3%(185)
18-19
42.7%(1,493)
20-21
36.0%(1,259)
22-24
10.7%(375)
25+
5.3%(184)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
3.5%(39)
22-24
33.6%(374)
25+
62.8%(698)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Harding University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 26% in-state residents, 70% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
25.9%(223)
Out-of-State
70.2%(604)
International
3.8%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State223

26% of student body

Out-of-State604

70% of student body

International33

4% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age