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Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- —
- Average net price
- $21,843
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings
- $46,244
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Henderson State University is a public college in Arkadelphia, AR with 1,456 undergraduates. The average net price after aid is $21,843 per year ($21,898 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,244 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- —
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- —
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,814
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,486
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Henderson State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,573
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,664
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,112
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,898
- $30–48k$20,946
- $48–75k$18,323
- $75–110k—
- $110k+—
Get a personal estimate with Henderson State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $46,244
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,456
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 59%
- White54%
- Hispanic4%
- Black34%
- Asian1%
Henderson State University FAQ
How many students apply to Henderson State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,814 students applied to Henderson State University and 1,486 were admitted; 306 enrolled.
Does Henderson State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Henderson State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Henderson State University require an essay?+
Henderson State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Henderson State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,573 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,843.
What is Henderson State University's graduation rate?+
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 107071 · How we use this data
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