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Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999-0001

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Henderson State University is a public institution in Arkadelphia with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,459 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,929.

Established
1890
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,491Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$43,459Earnings 10yr
$16,929Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Henderson State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,885
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,882
Room & Board$10,680
Books & Supplies$2,676
Total Cost of Attendance$25,946
Average Net Price$16,929
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,236
$30–48K$15,087
$48–75K$19,426
$75–110K$17,869
$110K+$19,082

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,929

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,491
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 27%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.0%
Freshman Retention59.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,194
8 Years$39,423
10 Years$43,459

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,500
Men
$46,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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