Henderson State University, AR
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Henderson State University Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity30
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity46
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Henderson State University
71%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
26%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education16%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences3%
Transportation and Materials Moving3%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Henderson State University
91%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
529
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)488–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Henderson State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$10K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $-14K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Henderson State University
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Henderson State University
64%
Retention Rate
39%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 45% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 29% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Henderson State University
91%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Henderson State University
2,996
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
557
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Henderson State University, AR
Ouachita Baptist University
0 miles, E
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
22 miles, NE
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25 miles, N
Champion Christian College
26 miles, N