Searcy, AR Colleges
Searcy
Searcy (pronounced /ˈsɜrsi/ sur-see) is the largest city and county seat of White County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 20,663. It is the principal city of the Searcy, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of White County. Like Searcy County, the city takes its name from Richard Searcy, a judge for the Superior Court of the Arkansas Territory.
Searcy is the home of Harding University, a private college affiliated with the Churches of Christ and the state's largest private university. Harding College (its original name) moved to Searcy from Morrilton in 1934, having bought the campus of the defunct Galloway College, a Methodist college for women.
One of the state's largest banks, First Security Bank, was established in Searcy in 1932 as Security Bank. First Security now has over $3.2 billion in assets and 70 locations in Arkansas.
Regional ice cream producer and distributor Yarnell Ice Cream Co. had its headquarters in the city's downtown area, until the company shuttered in July 2011.
Latina Imports and Latina Nursery are also located in Searcy and is one of the largest female, Hispanic-owned companies in Arkansas.
Schools in and around Searcy, AR
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Harding University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 6,484 students; $13,140 average out-state tuition; $13,140 average in-state tuition |
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 4,496 students; $3,216 average out-state tuition; $1,872 average in-state tuition |
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Lyon College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 614 students; $19,424 average out-state tuition; $19,424 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,751 students; $2,880 average out-state tuition; $1,584 average in-state tuition |
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Arkansas State University-Newport
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,037 students; $3,024 average out-state tuition; $1,800 average in-state tuition |
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Hendrix College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,470 students; $28,713 average out-state tuition; $28,713 average in-state tuition |
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Central Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 625 students; $9,150 average out-state tuition; $9,150 average in-state tuition |
Searcy, AR Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | March 30, 2012 |
| Missing in Action / Killed in Action Dependents' Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
| Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Searcy
- Business Administration and Management
- Education
- General Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Accounting
- School Counselor Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Social Work
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Psychology
- English Language and Literature
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv.)
- Biology
- Dietetics/Dietitians
- Computer Science
- Graphic Design
