Henderson State University

Highest Degree Offered

Post - Master's Certificate

Tuition per Year (out of state)

$9,768

Surrounding Environment

Town: Distant

Description:

Henderson State, founded in 1890, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 139-acre campus is located in Arkadelphia, 68 miles southwest of Little Rock.

1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

General Info: 870.230.5000
Website: https://www.hsu.edu/

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Institution Type:

Four or more years

Affiliation:

Public

In State Tuition and Fees:

$7,560

Out of State Tuition and Fees:

$9,768

Application Fee:

Room and Board Fee:

$9,558

The tuition amounts are academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students based on 15 credit semester (30 credit year).

Required Test:

ACT

Reading Average

21.5

Math Average:

Writing Average:

Undergraduate Enrollment:

2,228

By Gender:

Men:

47%

Women:

53%

By Race:

International:

African-American:

17%

Native American:

Asian:

Hispanic:

Caucasian:

65%

Other:

Graduate Enrollment:

691

Total School Enrollment:

2,919

Every attempt has been made to verify the college data displayed here. However, some data may vary substantially from what has been displayed. Please visit the school's website for the most up to date information. The data sources for the information displayed here include: IPEDS; Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using ipeds2022)

Henderson State University

Admissions

Requirements:

Secondary school GPA
Secondary school record
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Admission:

Total

Men

Women

Number of Applicants
2,377

869

1,508

Applicants Admitted
1,783

631

1,152

Admitted Students Enrolled

Full Time
416

214

202

Part Time
2

0

2

Test Scores:

SAT

The SAT was taken by 24 enrolled students, or 6%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Critical Reading 470 583

Math 508 568

Writing 470 583

ACT

The ACT was taken by 376 enrolled students, or 90%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Verbal 18 25

Math 18 24

Henderson State University

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022

Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$7,560

Out-Of-State
$9,768

Books & Supplies
$2,598

On-Campus

Room & Board
$9,558

Other Expenses
$7,378

Off-Campus

Room & Board
$8,312

Other Expenses
$7,795

Off-Campus With Family

Other Expenses
$7,795

Henderson State University

Programs

Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.

Majors	Degree Type
Accounting.	MD/DO
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.	MD/DO
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.	MD/DO
Art Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Art/Art Studies, General.	MD/DO
Athletic Training/Trainer.	MD/DO
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Business/Commerce, General.	MD/DO
Chemistry, General.	MD/DO
Child Development.	MD/DO
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.	MD/DO
Cognitive Science, General.	MD/DO
Communication, General.	MD/DO
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Computer Engineering, General.	MD/DO
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.	MD/DO
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.	MD/DO
Creative Writing.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.	MD/DO
Curriculum and Instruction.	MD/DO
Developmental and Child Psychology.	MD/DO
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.	MD/DO
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.	MD/DO
Education, Other.	MD/DO
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.	MD/DO
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.	MD/DO
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.	MD/DO
Educational/Instructional Technology.	MD/DO
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.	MD/DO
Elementary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Engineering, General.	MD/DO
English Language and Literature, General.	MD/DO
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.	MD/DO
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.	MD/DO
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Fashion Merchandising.	MD/DO
Film/Cinema/Media Studies.	MD/DO
Financial Planning and Services.	MD/DO
Flight Instructor.	MD/DO
Forensic Science and Technology.	MD/DO
General Studies.	MD/DO
Geography.	MD/DO
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	MD/DO
History, General.	MD/DO
Human Services, General.	MD/DO
Information Resources Management.	MD/DO
Investments and Securities.	MD/DO
Journalism.	MD/DO
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.	MD/DO
Management Science.	MD/DO
Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.	MD/DO
Music Performance, General.	MD/DO
Music, General.	MD/DO
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.	MD/DO
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.	MD/DO
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General.	MD/DO
Philosophy.	MD/DO
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.	MD/DO
Physics, General.	MD/DO
Political Science and Government, General.	MD/DO
Pre-Law Studies.	MD/DO
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.	MD/DO
Psychology, General.	MD/DO
Public Administration.	MD/DO
Public Health, Other.	MD/DO
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other.	MD/DO
Public/Applied History.	MD/DO
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.	MD/DO
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.	MD/DO
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.	MD/DO
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.	MD/DO
Social Science Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Social Work.	MD/DO
Sociology, General.	MD/DO
Spanish Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Special Education and Teaching, General.	MD/DO
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.	MD/DO
Statistics, General.	MD/DO
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.	MD/DO
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.	MD/DO
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.	MD/DO

Henderson State University

Financial Aid

Aid Type	# Receiving	% Receiving	Average Amt
Federal Grants	370	68%	$ 3,843
State/Local Grants	303	55%	$ 1,417
Institutional Grants	441	80%	$ 6,764
Loans To Students	405	74%	$ 5,328

Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 95%

Henderson State University

Enrollment

Fall 2021

Undergraduate:	2,228
Graduate:	691

School Total:	2,919

By Gender	Undergraduate	Graduate
Men	1,055 / 47%	154 / 22%
Women	1,173 / 53%	537 / 78%

By Race	Undergraduate	Graduate
International	33 / 1%	10 / 1%
African-American	388 / 17%	135 / 20%
Native American	6 / 0%	5 / 1%
Asian	41 / 2%	5 / 1%
Hispanic	144 / 6%	18 / 3%
Caucasian	1,443 / 65%	494 / 71%
Other	10 / 0%	8 / 1%

Henderson State University

Student Services

Services Offered:

Remedial services
Academic/Career counseling service

Special Learning Opportunities Offered:

Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
ROTC
Teacher Certification

Library:

Physical Facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

ROTC Options:

Army

Teacher Certification Details:

Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.

Henderson State University

Athletics

Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Membership:

Football: Contact School

Basketball: Contact School

Baseball: Contact School

Cross Country/Track: Contact School