Henderson State University is a public liberal arts institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Founded in 1890, Henderson is the only public university in the state to offer both a four-year college and a master’s degree program. The university offers 60 different degree programs and has a student body of more than 5,000. The atmosphere on campus is close-knit and welcoming, while the campus provides access to some of the best instruction, resources and experiences available in a college education. With an emphasis on leadership, service, and learning, Henderson students reap the benefits of a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in their careers and beyond.
- Address: 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
- Phone: (870) 230-5000
- Website: https://www.hsu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,163
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,392 | $9,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Other | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Total Cost | $25,392 | $27,312 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- SAT Range: 845 – 1170
- ACT Range: 19 – 24
Majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- General Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 19%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 64%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 88%
- Out-of-State: 12%
- Unknown: 0%