ROTC at Harding University
Searcy, AR
Yes, through cross-town: Harding University students join Army ROTC at Arkansas State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Harding University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 71.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Harding University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.1 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | — |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Harding University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Harding University has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Harding University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Harding University: FAQ
Does Harding University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Harding University students join Army ROTC at Arkansas State University.
Which ROTC branches can Harding University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Arkansas State University, 72 mi).
Is ROTC at Harding University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Harding University and train with the unit at Arkansas State University.
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