Henderson State University

If you are considering submitting an application to Henderson State University, the regular decision application deadline is July 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Henderson State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Henderson State University's admissions stats.

Henderson State University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	96%
Waitlist	No

Henderson State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Henderson State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Henderson State University?

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Henderson State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Henderson State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Henderson State University

Getting into Henderson State University is moderately difficult. Henderson State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Henderson State University accepted 66% of all applicants, approximately 2,692 from 4,072 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Henderson State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Henderson State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Henderson State University

Henderson State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Henderson State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Henderson State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Henderson State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered

Make sure to check with Henderson State University for more information on admission factors.

Henderson State University Application Requirements

To apply to Henderson State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Henderson State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.5
Letter(s) of Recommendation			3
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Henderson State University?

Students admitted to Henderson State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 90% submitted a class rank. At Henderson State University 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Henderson State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Henderson State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Henderson State University considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Henderson State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 4% of Henderson State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 96% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Henderson State University?

What is a Good ACT Score for Henderson State University?

To be most competitive at Henderson State University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Henderson State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Henderson State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Henderson State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Henderson State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Henderson State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Henderson State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Henderson State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Henderson State University.

Does Henderson State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Henderson State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Henderson State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Henderson State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Henderson State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Henderson State University?

✅ Henderson State University is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Henderson State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Henderson State University's acceptance rate is 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Henderson State University?

❌ Henderson State University does not offer early decision.

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