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 |
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 3,673 prospective students applied, and 2,751 were granted admission. Of those admitted 563 enrolled in the school. 2,455 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 708 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,760 plus fees of $1,632. Henderson State University is ranked 807 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Henderson State University is rated within the lower 33% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#807 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#341 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 845/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,632 |
| Room and Board | $9,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,192 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,632 |
| Room and Board | $9,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,112 |
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% |
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.