Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

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Tuition & Fees

$15,485

$17,482

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
523
25th
445
75th
550
25th
458
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,657
Declined 688
Total Received 2,345
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Public

1,807

undergraduate students

712

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1890, Henderson State University is a public four-year liberal arts university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 163-acre campus in Arkadelphia, Arkansas—68 miles from Little Rock.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,519
Established in 1890
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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151-acre campus in Arkadelphia (population: 10,650), 68 miles from Little Rock. Served by bus and train; air serves Little Rock.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Henderson State University
1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR
71999-0001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
56%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
22%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
8%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
523
25th
445
75th
550
25th
458
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) July 15
Application deadline (final deadline) August 18
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Recommended

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,657
Declined 688
Total Received 2,345

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,473

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,885
Housing $4,700
Food $3,740
Additional fees $7,600
Books & supplies $2,676
Total $26,601
Average Financial Aid - $8,473
Total with Avg. Aid $18,128

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,572,701
State $166,750
Institutional
Other external
Total $6,739,451

Non-need-based

Federal
State $4,013,770
Institutional $6,645,018
Other external $1,638,954
Total $12,297,742

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Financial Aid Office


P: 870 230-5148
F: 870 230-5481

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great American Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, Other yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Biology
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,519

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

1,807
students

Female
52%
947

Male
48%
860

28%

712
students

Female
79%
563

Male
21%
149

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

1,612
students

Female
53%
847

Male
47%
765

11%

195
students

Female
51%
100

Male
49%
95

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
22%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: fifth day of semester

Spring: fifth day of semester

Summer: first day of session

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Brazil
Fiji
Ghana
Libya
Ukraine
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special orientation

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