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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate81.9%
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
5500.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
86Low
Estimated from AR state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Dallaspop. 1.3M
235 mi(407 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
331 mi(574 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
337 mi(584 min)