Founded in 1924, Harding University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Searcy (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: North Little Rock, Rogers, Memphis, Athens, London, Brisbane, Vina del Mar, Florence. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Harding University (HU) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Harding University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 98 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.