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The real 4-year cost of Harding University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Harding University went from $13,130 to $24,888, an average of 4.3% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$28,238
Year 2$29,452
Year 3$30,718
Year 4$32,038
4-year total$120,446

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$80,446
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$61,791
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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