Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Henderson State University

Henderson State University is a small, public institution in Arkadelphia, AR, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,456 students. 37% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,459.

Open

Acceptance

$23,405

Net price

1,456

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$23,405

Average net price

$8,244

In-state tuition

$10,620

Out-of-state tuition

$10,000

Room & board

$2,500

Books & supplies

$27,385

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,386

$30–48K

$23,208

$48–75K

$25,051

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing28.4%

Education17.2%

Business14.4%

Humanities10.6%

Transportation7.2%

Psychology4.6%

Visual & Performing Arts3.7%

Engineering3.5%

Computer Science2.0%

Parks & Recreation2.0%

After Graduation

$43,459

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,194

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,374

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,456

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Black

34%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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