At a glance
Average net price
$23,405
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
37.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,456
In-state tuition
$8,244
Out-of-state tuition
$10,620
Cost of attendance
$27,385
Median earnings (10y)
$43,459
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 61.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (27%), social sciences (23%), business (15%).
- STEM7%
- Health27%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services13%
- Health professions27.3%~398 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.0%~218 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.1%~176 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation7.3%~106 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.6%~96 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.2%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering2.2%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.0%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.5%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication0.9%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.2%~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 173 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 137 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 112 | $32,313 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 105 | $59,305 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 93 | $40,237 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 88 | $32,827 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 72 | $25,299 | $25,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $23,834 | $19,134 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 59 | $34,967 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 45 | $25,338 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $42,381 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 32 | $37,225 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 26 | $40,583 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 24 | $53,587 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 23 | $24,164 | $22,239 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Henderson State University
Henderson State University is a mid-sized institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,456 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Henderson State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,405 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,244 for in-state students and $10,620 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,385 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 37.3%, a average completion outcome. 61.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,459 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Henderson State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (27% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (town), Henderson State University draws students from across Arkansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Henderson State University
Q.How much does Henderson State University cost?
The average net price at Henderson State University is $23,405 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,385.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Henderson State University?
Henderson State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 37.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Henderson State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Henderson State University graduate earns $43,459 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Henderson State University?
Published tuition is $8,244 in-state and $10,620 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Henderson State University located?
Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (ZIP 71999).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Henderson State University at their official website.