Overview
Student Population
| Location | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| Online | hsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Henderson State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,879 prospective students applied, and 2,934 were granted admission. Of those admitted 791 enrolled in the school. 2,825 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,136 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $1,972. Henderson State University is ranked 895 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Henderson State University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Henderson State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#895 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#350 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 963/1126 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,972 |
| Room and Board | $7,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,318 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,100 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,972 |
| Room and Board | $7,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,318 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,810 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Business | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107071 IPEDS survey data for Henderson State University.
Current students may use the Henderson State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.