Henderson State University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$8,244
Out-of-State Tuition$10,620
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Henderson State University vs. State and National Averages

Henderson State UniversityAR AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$8,244$10,338$18,082
vs. average—-20%-54%

Other colleges in Arkadelphia

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate nonprofit1,602$34,500

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Henderson State University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,459
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)37%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$19,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants46%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over11%
First-generation students38%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Henderson State University?

In-state tuition at Henderson State University is $8,244 and out-of-state tuition is $10,620, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Henderson State University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Henderson State University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Henderson State University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Henderson State University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Henderson State University?

Henderson State University enrolls about 1,456 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Is Henderson State University expensive?

In-state tuition at Henderson State University is $8,244, which is 20% below the AR average of $10,338.

How much do graduates of Henderson State University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Henderson State University are $43,459 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Henderson State University take on?

The median debt among Henderson State University graduates who borrowed is $19,500, according to College Scorecard.