School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Henderson State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,493, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,928, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,136.
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile903-1073
3k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
60%
Unknown
0%
Black
27%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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1,897
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.89% online, 11% on-campus.
96% On-campus
4% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's2% online
Graduate Certificate7% online
Master's17% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,928 | $8,136 |
Graduate | $5,670 | $7,848 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,676 |
On-campus room and board | $10,680 |
On-campus other expenses | $7,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,562 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,028 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $8,028 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $26,884 | $29,092 |
Off-campus without family | $25,194 | $27,402 |
Off-campus with family | $16,632 | $18,840 |
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
55%
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
18 | Social Sciences. | |||
19 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
20 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.