Overview

Henderson State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Arkadelphia, AR, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1100 Henderson Street
PO Box 7560
Arkadelphia, AR  71999-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Brandie Benton
Associate Provost Enrollment Services and Admissions
Email: bentonb@hsu.edu
Phone: 870-230-5203
Fax: 870-230-5066

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Public Health, Other
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,072

Applied

2,692

Accepted

1,807

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,437

Females Applied

1,607

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,635

Males Applied

1,085

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.23

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		445	523
SAT Math		458	550
ACT Composite	22	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,408

In-state

8,784

Out-of-state

6,408

In-district

Fees

2,295

Full-time student fees

8,400

Room & board

4,700

Room only

Financial Aid

10,091

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,279

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,204

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,860

Avg. Loan Aid

7,068

Avg. Grant Aid

4,815

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,807

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.28%
Black or African American	22.22%
White or Caucasian	61.83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.11%
Asian	1.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Other	3.22%

Gender

Male (47.59%)

Female (52.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	43%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Parent's Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Heart and Key, Student Government Association and Residence Hall Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Reddie Rides offered at night

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2