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Henderson State University
- 1100 Henderson St
- Arkadelphia, AR 71999
- OPEID College Code: 00109800
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- General Phone: (870) 230-5000
- President: Charles D Dunn
- Website: www.hsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,603
- College Mascot: Reddies

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.getreddie.com
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 971 | 1,270 | 2,241 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 561 (58%) | 783 (62%) | 1,344 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 217 (39%) | 279 (36%) | 496 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 32 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 463 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 42% | 41% | 86% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,468 | $2,612 | $2,543 | $3,948 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 50 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,065 | 878 | 794 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,378 | $4,228 | $4,744 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,028 | $7,756 | $9,488 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,274 | $4,026 | $3,888 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,800 | $3,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,452 | $13,254 | $13,032 |
| Out of State | $19,102 | $16,782 | $17,776 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,578 | $5,428 | $5,944 |
| Out of State | $11,228 | $8,956 | $10,688 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,578 | $5,428 | $5,944 |
| Out of State | $11,228 | $8,956 | $10,688 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,603 Undergraduate: 3,125 Graduate: 478
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,581 Female: 2,022
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,443 Female: 1,682
- Graduate Gender Male: 138 Female: 340
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,873 Part-Time: 730
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,773 Part-Time: 352
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 100 Part-Time: 378
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 94 | 3% |
| American Indian | 24 | 0.7% |
| Black | 673 | 19% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 2% |
| White | 2,689 | 75% |
| Unknown | 50 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,122 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 822 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 694 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 332 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 164 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 130 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 197 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 72 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 553 | 447 | 106 |
| Faculty Status | 204 | 196 | 8 |
| Tenured Faculty | 102 | 101 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 47 | - | 47 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 236 | 161 | 75 |
| Primarily Instruction | 236 | 161 | 75 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 26 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 83 | 82 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 207 | 178 | 29 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 103 | 88 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 16 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 71 | 58 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,375 (148) | $57,867 (91) | $51,397 (57) |
| Professor | $65,898 (59) | $65,478 (47) | $67,544 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $53,631 (37) | $53,530 (23) | $53,796 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,649 (30) | $47,871 (17) | $47,360 (13) |
| Instructor | $40,624 (22) | $35,855 (4) | $41,684 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,803 (13) | $54,666 (7) | $50,630 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,262 (3) | $62,262 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $46,218 (7) | $48,969 (4) | $42,550 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,392 (161) | $56,928 (98) | $50,448 (63) |
| Professor | $65,898 (59) | $65,478 (47) | $67,544 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $53,631 (37) | $53,530 (23) | $53,796 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,949 (33) | $48,332 (20) | $47,360 (13) |
| Instructor | $39,946 (29) | $37,961 (8) | $40,702 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,198,313 | $720,095 | $478,218 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 214 | 137 | 77 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 214 | 137 | 77 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Football | 64 | 64 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Cross Country | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,372 | $21,626 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,247 | $11,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 19 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 19 | 1 |
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