| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Reddies |
Henderson State University, founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, is a four-year public liberal arts university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It is Arkansas' only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Henderson's curricula are predicated by the belief that a liberal arts education is essential for all undergraduates; Henderson therefore utilizes a program based on a comprehensive core of courses in the arts and sciences.
Henderson has 26 major buildings on its 145-acre main campus in Arkadelphia, which is located in an area of rivers and lakes and has been recognized as one of the “Fifty Fabulous Places to Live in America.” Henderson’s campus includes the Garrison Student Center which serves as Henderson’s 103,000-square-foot hub of activities. Located in the center of campus, it includes broadcast studios, racquetball courts, basketball courts, fitness rooms, modern publication labs, dozens of conference rooms, lounges, and study areas for commuting students.
The University’s International Student program boasts approximately 100 students from 35 countries around the world. The International Student Center which opened in the fall of 2000, houses 27 students and provides a year-round living environment for students of different nationalities.
Henderson is one of only 17 member institutions nationwide in COPLAC, the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. In 2007, one third of all participants in the annual Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference were Henderson students.
Programs in aviation are among the nation’s most highly accredited. Aviation majors may choose from five different Bachelor of Science tracks offered at the Caplinger Airway Science Academic Center, which features high-tech classrooms, flight simulators, distance learning equipment, and on-site computerized FAA written test facilities.
The department of nursing seeks to promote, preserve, and improve the quality of life of the citizens of Arkansas and elsewhere. The course of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Thirty-five students are selected for this competitive program each fall.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 29% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Gulf South Conference) Basketball (Gulf South Conference) Baseball (Gulf South Conference) Track (Gulf South Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,744 | $ 9,488 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,510 | $ 7,020 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 557 | $ 557 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,531 | 14% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 200 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,636 | 39% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,600 | 55% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 61% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 8% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 20, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 24 |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
