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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 85 majors.

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4 Year, Public
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1,493 undergraduates
cost $7,572 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Henderson State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 81.9%
SAT score average 1019
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.23
Application fee $0.00
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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 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :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

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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
Average financial aid package $10,091
Estimated cost $18,437 See my potential costs

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
Average financial aid package $10,091
Estimated cost $20,645 See my potential costs

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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 1,493, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

2,136

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
27%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Henderson State University, students love their Heart and Key. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999
phone 8702305000
address https://www.hsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Heart and key

Student government association

Residence hall association

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 82%.

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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