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Henderson State University

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Acceptance Rate 75.01 %
SAT Average 1,065
2023 Tuition & Fees $9,768
($7,559)
Student Population 2,919
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $19,538

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 2023 tuition & fees is $7,559 for Arkansas residents and $9,768 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,862 for Arkansas residents and $9,040 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,919 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.01% and the graduation rate is 37% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Henderson State's tuition & fees is $7,559 for Arkansas residents and $9,768 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $6,862 for in-state students and $9,040 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,559$9,768
Graduate$6,862$9,040
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Henderson State. The acceptance rate of Henderson State is 75.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.44%. The average graduation rate is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,538 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,919 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Henderson State University is 75.01 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.01%
Graduation Rate for Henderson State University is 37 %
Graduation Rate
37%
Transfer-out Rate for Henderson State University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for Henderson State University is 56 %
Retention Rate
56%
Student Population for Henderson State University is 2,919
Student Population
2,919
Student to Faculty Ratio for Henderson State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,538 at Henderson State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$19,538

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 97 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's Degree20
Bachelor's Degree441
Post Bachelor's Degree100
Master's Degree122
Post Master's Degree11

Special Learning Opportunities

Henderson State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC and teacher certification 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✔

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