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Henderson State University
Henderson State University is a small, public institution located in Arkadelphia, ar. Founded in 1890, Henderson State University offers undergraduate degrees in 92 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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1,461 undergraduates
$7,572 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
100.0%
SAT score average
1019
ACT score average
22
Average high school GPA
3.23
Application fee
$0.00
Key deadlines
July
15
301 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Henderson State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$7,572
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,680
Books & supplies
$2,676
Other expenses
$7,600
Cost of attendance*
$28,528
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,780
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,680
Books & supplies
$2,676
Other expenses
$7,600
Cost of attendance*
$30,736
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Henderson State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,461, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.
Total enrollment
2,055Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
56%
African American %
33%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Heart and key
Student government association
Residence hall association
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Henderson State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Henderson State University?
Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, ar.
What is the acceptance rate at Henderson State University?
The acceptance rate for Henderson State University is 100%.
What’s the average GPA for Henderson State University?
The average high school GPA for Henderson State University students was 3.23.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Henderson State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Henderson State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $114,112.
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