Harding University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Searcy, Arkansas, affiliated with Churches of Christ, offering 100+ majors with a faith-integrated focus. Students rave about daily chapel, close-knit community, small classes (avg. 22 students), supportive professors, study abroad programs, and service opportunities like Bisons for Christ.

State

Arkansas

Student Population

3,500

Acceptance Rate

39%

GPA Range

3.3-3.9

SAT Range

1120-1380

Common Majors

Nursing, Liberal Arts, Elementary Education, Biology, Business, Psychology.

"Love Harding's Christ-centered culture—daily chapel unites us, beautiful campus buzzes with events and tight friendships. Searcy offers small-town charm with hikes, parks nearby, Little Rock trips for fun; professors mentor like family in this safe, purposeful home!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$24,888

Conference

Great American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-76

Avg Women's Scores

76-77

Men's Team Notes

Harding men’s golf averaged about 74–76 per player per round, with several rounds in the 70s and some 60s for top individuals. The team posted competitive 54‑hole totals, contended in multi‑round events, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Harding women’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, reflected by a 306‑stroke opening round in a tightly packed field. The team turned in several 70s and 80s, remained competitive throughout tournaments, and improved low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jeff Morgan

Women's Coach

Dr. Nicky Boyd

Men's Email

jrmorgan@harding.edu

Women's Email

nboyd@harding.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jeff Morgan leads Harding University's men's golf team as head coach, guiding the Bisons to No. 21 national and No. 2 Central Region rankings in 2025 with an 82-12-0 record, one win, and three top-three finishes (scoring avg. 287.4). His GAC program excels at events like Shadow Valley Invitational from Searcy, Arkansas base.

Women's Coach Bio

Dr. Nicky Boyd heads Harding women's golf (501-279-4023), building the Bisons program within the competitive GAC alongside strong academic emphasis. Her leadership supports consistent conference contention and regional performance from the Searcy campus, leveraging Arkansas recruiting networks for NCAA DII Central Region success.