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Overview
Henderson State University is one of only 10 public schools in the state and has the alma mater “The School with a Heart.” Rated as having “selective” admissions, HSU offers the only bachelor’s degree in aviation in the state. The Reynolds Planetarium at HSU is one of the most technically advanced and largest planetariums in the state, and it also provides public shows for the community.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$10,270
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1102
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,572 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,780 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $2676 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,580
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,199
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,321
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1464
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,199
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,739,451
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,297,742
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,321
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,091
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,512
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2345
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
226
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
95%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1102
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,519
Total Number of Undergrads
1,807
0
100
23%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
34%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
54
Faculty Overview
0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
85
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
56%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
43%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Reddie
School Colors
red and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great American Conference
Total Male Athletes
244
Total Female Athletes
114
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Henderson State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,400
Top 5 Cities
Little Rock
Dallas
Texarkana
Fayetteville
Pine Bluff
Top 5 Employers
Henderson State University
Walmart
Verizon
Little Rock School District
State of Arkansas
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have taken several classes, and almost every one of them I have learned a lot of new information from. There were only a couple classes that I didn't really retain much, because they seemed to be a review from the college prep classes from high school. Other than that, I have learned a lot!
Brittany from Malvern, AR
Henderson State University strives for success. As an enrolled student at this school i am constantly push to succeed and excel to new learning heights. The extracurriculars are fun and keep you involved and give plenty of community service hours as well as provide bonding time between you and fellow students. The professors are caring and help in anyway possible. This college also provides an aviation major which is very uncommon.
Devin from Junction City, AR
Henderson State University is a terrific place to call home. There's always something to do on campus so there's no excuse for someone complaining about being bored. The professors are great and I haven't had not one professor who wasn't available during office hours to help their students in areas they needed it the most. On a scale from 1-10, this school is definitely a 10!
Mr.Reddie2016
Henderson State University is a great university. The campus and faculty make you feel at home everyday. If I had to go back to senior year in high school and make a college decision again, I would still choose Henderson State University.
Olandera from Pine Bluff, AR
I have researched on this school a lot, I also looked at the different programs and I really seem to like it. I believe this will be a great school for me.
Chelvyn from Sunset, AR
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