Henderson State University

Henderson State University Overview

Henderson State University is a public, state school in the small town setting of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Henderson State University was founded in 1890 and enrolls 2,626 undergrads and no graduate students. Henderson State University offers housing for up to 2,067 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Henderson State University for Fall 2023 is July 15.

Student Activities at Henderson State University

Are you interested in music or performing? At Henderson State University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school'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.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Henderson State University has both 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.

2022 Henderson State University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
In-State Tuition	$5,880
Out-of-State	$8,088
Percent of Need Met	58%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,279

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Is Henderson State University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Henderson State University offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

Henderson State University Acceptance Rate 2022

Henderson State University is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 66% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 4,072 students applied to Henderson State University and 2,692 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Henderson State University

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

About 60% of students who start at Henderson State University return the next year. 34% of Henderson State University undergrads graduate 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 Outcomes for Henderson State University Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Henderson State University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Henderson State University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Henderson State University

Tuition 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.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $20,638 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Henderson State University.

Based on this information, is Henderson State University the school for you? 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, in the suburbs of 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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