Henderson State University

Henderson State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Henderson State University was founded in 1890 and now enrolls around 3,565 students a year, including 3,066 undergrads. Henderson State University provides on-campus housing for up to 2,067 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 65% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Henderson State University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Henderson State University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Henderson State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Henderson State University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Henderson State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Henderson State University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Henderson State University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 15.

2021 Henderson State University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	66%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
In-State Tuition	$6,930
Out-of-State	$8,640
Percent of Need Met	58%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,279

Is Henderson State University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Henderson State University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Henderson State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Henderson State University. The acceptance rate at Henderson State University is 66%. Last year, 4,072 students applied to Henderson State University and 2,692 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Henderson State University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Henderson State University, around 60% return for the next year. Around 34% of students who started at Henderson State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Henderson State University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Henderson State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Henderson State University meets 58% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Henderson State University full-time are awarded $9,279 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $20,638 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Henderson State University. Based on this information, how does Henderson State University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Henderson State University a good school for you?

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Where is Henderson State University?

Henderson State University is located in the small town setting of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, less than an hour from Little Rock.

If you want to see Henderson State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 30 to Arkadelphia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Henderson State University and Arkadelphia are like without leaving home.

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