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Henderson State University Healthcare Programs

Henderson State University is a public institution located in Arkadelphia, AR. A Distant Town provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Henderson State University Rankings

Henderson State University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — Arkansas
College Major Best Value	#1 of 1	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#2 of 4	State — Arkansas
College Major Best Value	#2 of 3	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#7 of 8	Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value	#7 of 19	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#17 of 66	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#19 of 34	State — Arkansas

Where Is Henderson State University?

Contact information for Henderson State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone:	8702305000
Website:	www.hsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Henderson State University?

You can apply to Henderson State University online at: https://admissions.hsu.edu/apply/

How Hard Is It To Get Into Henderson State University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Henderson State University?

The average net price after aid at Henderson State University is $16,929. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,408
In-State Fees	$1,836
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,784
Out-of-State Fees	$1,836
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,244
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,620

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at Henderson State University receive some form of financial aid (287 students).

About 87% of students at Henderson State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,000 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,558.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Henderson State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,395 per year.

Henderson State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 936 students enrolled at Henderson State University. Henderson State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,491 undergraduate students at Henderson State University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Henderson State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	509
Hispanic	61
White	805
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	58
Non-Resident	34

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Henderson State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	280
Texas	61
Louisiana	12
Arizona	2
California	2

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Henderson State University Graduate Student Diversity

643 of Henderson State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Henderson State University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Henderson State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	183
Hispanic	17
White	383
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	19

Online Learning at Henderson State University

Henderson State University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,139 undergraduate students at Henderson State University took at least one online class — of those, 149 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 30 students took at least one online class and 541 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Henderson State University

The following healthcare programs are offered at Henderson State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	53	19	—	72
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	—	—	—	39
Public Health	29	—	—	29
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	15	—	15
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	1	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Henderson State University

Henderson State University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Henderson State University maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.