Harding University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Harding University has a diverse student body with 15% 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
84.4%(2,819)
Hispanic
4.5%(150)
African American
5.0%(167)
Asian
1.6%(53)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.9%(131)
Unknown
0.1%(4)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment4,805
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
44.0%(1,551)
Women
56.0%(1,972)

Gender Statistics

Men1,551

32% of total enrollment

Women1,972

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harding University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

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 28% in-state residents, 68% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
27.8%(223)
Out-of-State
68.0%(545)
International
4.1%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State223

28% of student body

Out-of-State545

68% of student body

International33

4% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age