Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Public · 1,456 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,386 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $23,208 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $25,051 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | — |
| Over $110,000 | — |
| All incomes (average) | $23,405 |
Sticker tuition: $8,244 in-state, $10,620 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 46%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $43,459
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
- International undergrads
- 40 (2.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing28%
Education17%
Business14%
Psychology5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Engineering4%
Computer Science2%
Kinesiology & Sports Science2%
Biology & Life Sciences1%
Communications & Media1%
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