Henderson State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,928

0.816% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,929

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.9%

1,814 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,136

66.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.7%

208 Graduates

About

Henderson State University is a higher education institution located in Clark County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Henderson State University were Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs (103 degrees awarded), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (68 degrees), and Other Education (20 degrees).

In 2023, 940 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Henderson State University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (652 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Henderson State University is $5,928, which is $−18,647 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Henderson State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 930 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Henderson State University is $5,928, which is $18,647 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,929.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Henderson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,928

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Henderson State University was $5,928. The cost of tuition at Henderson State University is $−18,647 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Henderson State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,929

2023 Value

4.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Henderson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,929. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Henderson State University grew by 4.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Henderson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,035

Room and Board

$2,598

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Henderson State University was of $9,035 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.12% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,598. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Henderson State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Henderson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 20.3% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Henderson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Henderson State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 930 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Henderson State University received 1,814 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,814 applicants, 1,486 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,136 students enrolled at Henderson State University in 2023. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Henderson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,486

Accepted Out of 1,814

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Henderson State University was 81.9% (1,486 admissions from 1,814 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 22.6%, while admissions declined by 10.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Henderson State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Henderson State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Henderson State University had a total enrollment of 2,136 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Henderson State University is 1,411 students and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Henderson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Henderson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.6% White, 27.2% Black or African American, 6.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.983% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.796% Asian, and 0.187% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Henderson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Black or African American Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.3%) and White Male (9.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Henderson State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,136 students. The full-time enrollment at Henderson State University is 1,411 and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Henderson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Henderson State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Henderson State University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Henderson State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Henderson State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,273 enrolled students
Black or African American
581 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
133 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Henderson State University is 59.6% White, 27.2% Black or African American, 6.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.983% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.796% Asian, and 0.187% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (0.281%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 370 more women than men received degrees from Henderson State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Henderson State University is white (652 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Henderson State University is Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs (103 degrees awarded), followed by Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (68 degrees) and Other Education (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Henderson State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Education (387 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henderson State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,570,847 people), Secondary school teachers (533,521 people), Education administrators (283,074 people), Special education teachers (210,447 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (207,671 people).

The most specialized majors at Henderson State University in 2023 are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Education (387 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henderson State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Henderson State University are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Education (387 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Henderson State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,194,163 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (503,768 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (344,497 people), Outpatient care centers (230,842 people), and Individual & family services (182,785 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Henderson State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
49 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degrees awarded
General Studies
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Henderson State University was General Business with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Henderson State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

285

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

655

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 285 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University, which is 0.435 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (655).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Henderson State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University in General Business, which is 1.34 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University in Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs, which is 16.2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Henderson State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Henderson State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
652 degrees awarded
Black or African American
171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Henderson State University is white (652 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

0.745% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
456 degrees awarded
White Male
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Henderson State University is white female (456 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (196 degrees).

Operations

Henderson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 228k (0.865%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Henderson State University had a total salary expenditure of 50.9M. Henderson State University employs 26 Assistant professors, 17 Professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Henderson State University are Female Assistant professor (16), Male Professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$26.4M

2023 Endowment

5.54%

growth from 2022

Henderson State University has an endowment valued at about $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Henderson State University grew 5.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Henderson State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.9M

2023 Salaries

21.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Henderson State University paid a median of $16.9M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($50.9M) and a 21.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.97% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Henderson State University paid a total of $4.92M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Henderson State University were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Henderson State University was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Henderson State University.

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