Harding University SAT and ACT scores
Searcy, AR · private college · 3,496 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as Harding University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Harding University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Harding University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Harding University scored 1050 to 1290, with an average of 1182. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Harding University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Harding University require the SAT or ACT?
Harding University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Harding University accept the CLT?
Yes. Harding University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 66 to 91 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Arkansas with similar scores
- Ouachita Baptist UniversitySAT 1070–1280
- John Brown UniversitySAT 1070–1340
- University of ArkansasSAT 1030–1220
- Hendrix CollegeSAT 1123–1348
- University of the OzarksSAT 1020–1160
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Abilene Christian UniversitySAT 1070–1270
- Ball State UniversitySAT 1080–1260
- Husson UniversitySAT 1065–1275
- King's CollegeSAT 1070–1270
- State University of New York at OswegoSAT 1070–1270
- University of North FloridaSAT 1070–1270
More about Harding University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Harding University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026