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Henderson State University

Acceptance Rate 70.66 %
SAT Average 995
Tuition & Fees $9,882
($7,885)
Student Population 2,519
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,473

Academic Overview

Henderson State University Campus, Arkadelphia, AR
Henderson State University is a public, four-years institute located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,885 for Arkansas residents and $9,882 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,903 for Arkansas residents and $9,081 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,519 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.66% and the graduation rate is 39% last year.
The salary after graduation from Henderson State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Henderson State's tuition & fees is $7,885 for Arkansas residents and $9,882 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,903 for in-state students and $9,081 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,885$9,882
Graduate$6,903$9,081
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Henderson State. The acceptance rate of Henderson State is 70.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.92%. The average graduation rate is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,473 and 74% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,519 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Henderson State University is 70.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.66%
Graduation Rate for Henderson State University is 39 %
Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-out Rate for Henderson State University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Henderson State University is 57 %
Retention Rate
57%
Student Population for Henderson State University is 2,519
Student Population
2,519
Student to Faculty Ratio for Henderson State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,473 at Henderson State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,473

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone870-230-5000
WEBhttps://www.hsu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.hsu.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
Athletichttps://www.hsu.edu/pages/about/consumer-information/academics/
Disability Servicehttps://www.hsu.edu/pages/about/administration/student-affairs-and-student-success/trio-programs/disability-resource-center/

Offered Degrees

Henderson State offers 104 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's430
Master's123
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate310
Post-Bachelor's Certificate131
Post-Master's Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

Henderson State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,061)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,600)

Veterans Benefits

Henderson State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges