Henderson State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4705 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1314 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1236 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #2 of 2 | In Arkadelphia |
| #3517 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,461
- Graduates
- 594
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- hsu.edu
Henderson State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Henderson State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
690 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Henderson State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1143 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 670 (33%) |
| Two or more races | 83 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 76 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (3%) |
| Asian | 18 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,867
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,408 | $6,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,408 | $6,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,784 | $8,478 |
| Fee in-district | $1,836 | $1,377 |
| Fee in-state | $1,836 | $1,377 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,836 | $1,377 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,300 |
| Room charge | $5,600 |
| Meal charge | $3,700 |
Henderson State University majors
Henderson State University has granted 397 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 181 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Henderson State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 52 | 65 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 30 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 29 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| General Studies | 28 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 26 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 19 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 17 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 9 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 8 | ||
| Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 4 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 39 | 397 | 181 |
Henderson State University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 35% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Henderson State University has published 483 scientific papers with 6,188 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, History, Philosophy, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 | 14 |
| 1996 | 14 | 18 |
| 1997 | 6 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 | 22 |
| 2000 | 8 | 30 |
| 2001 | 5 | 31 |
| 2002 | 6 | 40 |
| 2003 | 5 | 86 |
| 2004 | 9 | 41 |
| 2005 | 7 | 45 |
| 2006 | 23 | 59 |
| 2007 | 20 | 82 |
| 2008 | 9 | 112 |
| 2009 | 9 | 149 |
| 2010 | 14 | 183 |
| 2011 | 14 | 224 |
| 2012 | 18 | 251 |
| 2013 | 22 | 322 |
| 2014 | 21 | 343 |
| 2015 | 24 | 332 |
| 2016 | 24 | 316 |
| 2017 | 33 | 307 |
| 2018 | 34 | 357 |
| 2019 | 19 | 348 |
| 2020 | 12 | 417 |
| 2021 | 17 | 427 |
| 2022 | 17 | 362 |
| 2023 | 4 | 419 |
| 2024 | 3 | 361 |
| 2025 | 4 | 241 |
Henderson State University alumni
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Billy Bob Thornton
- Occupations
- directorfilm actorfilm producersongwritervoice actor
- Biography
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Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, filmmaker, and singer-songwriter. He received international attention after writing, directing and starring in the independent drama film Sling Blade (1996), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. For his role in A Simple Plan (1998), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Bobby Bones
- Occupations
- singerradio personalitysongwriter
- Biography
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Bobby Estell, known professionally as Bobby Bones, is an American radio and television personality, best known for hosting the nationally syndicated The Bobby Bones Show, originating from the iHeart Studios in Nashville, TN, and for his role as a full-time mentor on American Idol on ABC. He was the winner of season 27 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Sharna Burgess. He has also written two New York Times best sellers. Bones has also released a number of country music albums through Black River Entertainment.
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Gus Malzahn
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Arthur Gustavo Malzahn III is an American former college football coach who most recently was the offensive coordinator at Florida State. He was the head coach at the University of Central Florida (UCF) from 2021 to 2024, Auburn University from 2013 to 2020, and Arkansas State in 2012. He also served as offensive coordinator at Auburn from 2009 to 2011; in that role, he helped lead the 2010 Auburn Tigers to a national championship victory. As head coach at Auburn, he led the team to a SEC Championship win and an appearance in the 2014 National Championship. Malzahn has coached Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and two Heisman candidates: Nick Marshall and Tre Mason, including coaching 14 All-Americans. During Malzahn's tenure at Auburn, he was the second-longest tenured head coach at one school in the SEC, behind Nick Saban.
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David Pryor
- Occupations
- politiciandeanlawyerfounderpublisher
- Biography
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David Hampton Pryor was an American politician who served as a representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district from 1966 until 1973 and as a senator from Arkansas from 1979 until 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Pryor also served as the 39th governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979 and was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1960 to 1966. He served as the acting chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party from 2008 to 2009, following Bill Gwatney's assassination.
General info
| Alternative names | HSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | The School With A Heart |
| Colors | red, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 267 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1100 Henderson Street Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 71999-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8702305000 |