Description
Henderson Community College is one of the main sources of career training for residents of Henderson, Kentucky and nearby communities.
Academic programs at Henderson include associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates leading to careers in medical assisting, nursing, early childhood education and industrial fields.
Continuing education courses also offer career options through certifications in allied health, insurance and other professions.
For those who wish to transfer to a four-year school, Henderson also offers a transferable associate’s degree.
Student life at Henderson includes a number of student activities and organizations as well as access to the school’s fine and performing arts complex, which regularly hosts art exhibits, theatre, comedy, dance, and music productions.
Henderson even offers a study abroad option for those who wish to experience a session in Europe, Asia, South America or Africa.
The admissions policy is open, which means that anyone with a high school diploma or a GED may enroll. However, admissions to certain programs such as Dental Hygiene and Nursing are competitive and have some application requirements.
Tuition at Henderson for in-state residents is significantly lower than the tuition for out-of-state residents. Financial aid is available through loans, grants, work-study and scholarships to those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,280
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
2,200
Students
- Total Students
- 2,200
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 33%
- Part-Time
- 67%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 97%
- Out-of-State
- 3%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 83%
- Other
- 12%
Students State Origin
- Kentucky
- 97%
- Indiana
- 1%
- Other
- 2%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
