Henderson State University
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This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,760
Avg in-state tuition
$7,680
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Henderson State University
Henderson State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,626, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,760, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,680.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 845-1170
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
90%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Black
19%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
2,833
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 30% online
Master's 42% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,760 | $7,680 |
Graduate | $5,580 | $7,452 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,500 |
On-campus room and board | $9,200 |
On-campus other expenses | $7,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $7,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $24,560 | $26,480 |
Off-campus without family | $23,760 | $25,680 |
Off-campus with family | $15,760 | $17,680 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
61%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
81%
Pell Grant
52%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
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