Henderson State University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Arkansas residents. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,456 students.
About This School
Henderson State University is a public institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with approximately 1,456 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,405 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $40,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Henderson State University (HSU) is a public university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, Henderson has an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,500 students. The campus is located on 156 acres (0.63 km2).
The numbers tell a mixed story here — at $16,929/year average net cost and only $12,000 median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find, which matters. The concern worth taking seriously is the 38% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate, meaning fewer than 4 in 10 students who start here finish, which suggests many students struggle to find their footing or transfer out. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, a support system, and are drawn to a small-campus environment in rural Arkansas — go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,456 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Henderson State University
1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Official Links
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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