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Henderson State University
Henderson State University
ARKADELPHIA, AR . 4 Year 3.5
#1817 in Best Colleges in America
1100 HENDERSON ST ARKADELPHIA, AR 71999

Overview

Henderson State University is a public university with a long history, dedicated to cultivating education professionals with practical skills and leadership potential. Its School of Education offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, covering elementary education, secondary education, special education, educational leadership and other fields, all of which are nationally certified. The school focuses on practical teaching, and students can accumulate valuable teaching experience through internships, clinical experience and project-based learning. In addition, Henderson State University also provides flexible online courses and scholarship opportunities to support students in achieving their career goals in a diversified learning environment.

Rankings

  • 155

    #155 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 6

    #6 31 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 294

    #294 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 155 of 1,363
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 294 of 689
  • Best College Food in America 299 of 1,361

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C+Value
  • A Diversity
  • B Campus
  • BAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • A Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Business
    58 Graduates
  • Nursing
    58 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    37 Graduates
  • Psychology
    36 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    35 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    31 Graduates
  • Accounting
    26 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    20 Graduates
  • Public Health
    17 Graduates
  • Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
    16 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 75%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    880-1170
  • ACT Range
    18-24
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,262
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    37%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,992 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    236
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    50%
  • Varsity Athletes
    19%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great American Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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