School Summary

Henderson State University


General Information:

Founded in 1890, Henderson State University is seated on 151 acres located in Clark county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 125. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1100 Henderson Street

Arkadelphia, AR
71999-0001
For more information call: 870 230-5000. This school has a website at https://www.hsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT
Recommended Tests: ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,408.00 $8,784.00
Room and Board $8,400.00 $8,400.00
Fees $2,295.00 $2,295.00
Total $17,103.00 $19,479.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.hsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 5%
24-29 30%
18-23 50%
12-17 15%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 21.00%
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 31.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and diving

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and diving

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 860
Female 947
Total 1,807


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 860
Female 947
Total 1,807

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 22%
Hispanic 7%
Native American 1%
White 62%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 87%
At Least 25 Years Old 13%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 86%
Out Of State 14%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 43%
Live Off Campus 57%


Homecoming, Spring Fling, Parent's Weekend

Heart and Key, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0905                                           Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 51.2299                                           Public Health, Other

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