Henderson State University
Henderson State University is one of the eleven public 4-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in Arkadelphia town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,334 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 617 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 401 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Henderson State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,630, and fees were $1,900. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,280 and $1,900 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students3,334 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1934 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1983 - 12/31/2006 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1983 - 12/31/2007 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 954 to 1123 |
ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $221/credit | |
In State Students | $221/credit | |
Out of State Students | $276/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $269/credit | |
In State Students | $269/credit | |
Out of State Students | $336/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,945 | $9,945 | $12,420 |
ADN | 70 | $15,470 | $15,470 | $19,320 |
BSN | 125 | $27,625 | $27,625 | $34,500 |
FNP | 50 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $16,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Henderson State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 18% | $4,017 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $2,459 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $1,168 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $3,883 |
Federal Student Loans | 36% | $5,510 |
Private Loans | 3% | $7,957 |
$17,431
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,596 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,633 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,670 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,877 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,832
Undergrads
502
Graduates
1,942
Women
1,392
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
67% |
Black/African American |
21% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.