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Henderson State University

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Rating

Public

Type

4,565

Students

$8,640

Tuition

76%

Acceptance

#2143

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Arkadelphia, AR

1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

Henderson State University is a small public institution located in Arkadelphia, AR ranked 20th in Arkansas. It has a total of 3,766 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting more or less three in every four applicants. Henderson State University offers 88 different majors and is best known for its Air Transportation, Human Sciences, and Music Performance programs (respectively ranked 1st, 3rd, and 4th in Arkansas). With an annual tuition of $6,930 for in-state students and $8,640 for those from out-of-state, Henderson State University is relatively affordable. 31.22% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn near $35,700 per year, which is 14% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$10,612
Above Average

Henderson State University

$10,612

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$26,810

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$17,916

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

76%Acceptance
Less Selective

Henderson State University

76%

National

69%
Sat

963 - 1126

5% of students submit

Admissions Yield

27%

ACT

17 - 24

95% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

3,766Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

9%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Business/Commerce, General8% Elementary Education and Teaching8% Psychology, General72% Others

11% Business/Commerce, General

8% Elementary Education and Teaching

8% Psychology, General

72% Others

Business/Commerce, General

11%

73 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

8%

57 Graduates

Psychology, General

8%

57 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General

6%

40 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth

6%

40 Graduates

General Studies

5%

32 Graduates

Social Work

4%

29 Graduates

Accounting

4%

27 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

4%

25 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

231,457

Academic Spend per Student

$5,908

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

65%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$27,000/Year

Henderson State University

$27,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$27,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

31%