Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$23,405Average net price / year
37%Graduation rate
$43,459Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
1,456Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,244
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,620
- Total cost of attendance
- $27,385
- Room & board
- $10,000
- Books & supplies
- $2,500
- Average net price
- $23,405
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $23,386
- $30–48k
- $23,208
- $48–75k
- $25,051
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- First-year retention
- 62%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $35,194
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,459
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 46%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
14 of 92 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 41 | $72,326 | $15,286 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 31 | $38,106 | $25,559 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 49 | $36,606 | $17,512 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $36,511 | $24,978 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 38 | $32,875 | $22,500 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 24 | $29,307 | $20,850 |
| Social Work | 8 | $22,458 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General | 32 | $21,846 | $16,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $62,161 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 40 | $55,637 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | $49,902 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 51 | $44,743 | $25,387 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | $40,762 | $66,422 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | $40,629 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,456
- Graduate students
- 808
- Part-time
- 9%
- Women / men
- 52% / 48%
- White
- 54%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 34%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $57,978 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.hsu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Education – 17% of degrees
- Engineering – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 11% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Henderson State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $23,405 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,244 and the full cost of attendance is $27,385.
How much do Henderson State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $43,459 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Arkadelphia
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit · 1,602 students |
$22,409 | 68% | 61% | $51,673 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.