Henderson State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4467 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1244 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1168 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1 of 2 | In Arkadelphia |
| #3331 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,807
- Graduates
- 712
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| Applicants | 2,345 | 861 | 1,484 |
| Admissions | 1,657 | 585 | 1,072 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 404 | 178 | 226 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 5 | 4 |
1,429 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
790 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 903
or below
75% of them
had 1073
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Henderson State University are 903-1073 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
392 or 95%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Henderson State University are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1594 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 553 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 167 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (2%) |
| Asian | 39 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
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
- $9,580
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,880 | $5,670 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,880 | $5,670 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,088 | $7,848 |
| Fee in-district | $1,680 | $1,192 |
| Fee in-state | $1,680 | $1,192 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,680 | $1,192 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,061 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,300 |
| Room charge | $4,700 |
| Meal charge | $3,600 |
Henderson State University majors
Henderson State University has granted 543 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs and 169 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Henderson State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 63 | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 64 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 42 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | ||
| General Studies | 34 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 31 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 21 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 18 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 11 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 10 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Communication, General | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 1 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 10 | 543 | 169 |
Henderson State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 35% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Henderson State University has published 438 scientific papers with 4,317 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Geography and Cartography, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 4 |
| 1992 | 8 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 | 16 |
| 1997 | 5 | 9 |
| 1998 | 3 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 | 18 |
| 2000 | 7 | 27 |
| 2001 | 4 | 29 |
| 2002 | 6 | 33 |
| 2003 | 5 | 80 |
| 2004 | 9 | 29 |
| 2005 | 7 | 39 |
| 2006 | 16 | 55 |
| 2007 | 13 | 72 |
| 2008 | 10 | 89 |
| 2009 | 8 | 125 |
| 2010 | 14 | 144 |
| 2011 | 11 | 178 |
| 2012 | 17 | 204 |
| 2013 | 21 | 251 |
| 2014 | 19 | 275 |
| 2015 | 22 | 271 |
| 2016 | 25 | 245 |
| 2017 | 31 | 207 |
| 2018 | 30 | 246 |
| 2019 | 18 | 269 |
| 2020 | 10 | 282 |
| 2021 | 18 | 312 |
| 2022 | 15 | 235 |
| 2023 | 5 | 288 |
Henderson State University alumni
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Billy Bob Thornton
- Occupations
- screenwritersingerfilm produceractorrecording artist
- Biography
-
Billy Bob Thornton is an American film actor, writer and director. He had his first break when he co-wrote and starred in the 1992 thriller One False Move, and 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. He appeared in several major film roles in the 1990s following Sling Blade, including Oliver Stone's neo-noir U Turn (1997), political drama Primary Colors (1998), science fiction disaster film Armageddon (1998), the highest-grossing film of that year, and the crime drama A Simple Plan (1998), which earned him his third Oscar nomination.
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Bobby Bones
- Occupations
- singersongwriterradio personality
- Biography
-
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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Arthur Gustavo Malzahn III is an American football coach. He is currently the head coach at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He was the head football coach at Auburn University from 2013 to 2020. He helped lead the 2010 Auburn Tigers to a National Championship. 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 winner Cam Newton and two Heisman finalists: Nick Marshall and Tre Mason. During Malzahn's tenure at Auburn, he qualified as the second-longest tenured head coach at one school in the SEC, behind Nick Saban. Out of active head coaches, Malzahn also holds the best record against coach Saban.
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David Pryor
- Occupations
- lawyerdeanpoliticianpublisherorganizational founder
- Biography
-
David Hampton Pryor is an American politician and former Democratic United States Representative and United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. 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 interim chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, 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 | 294 |
| 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 |