Henderson State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,880

2.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,233

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.49%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75%

2,377 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,919

73.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.7%

278 Graduates

About

Henderson State University is a higher education institution located in Clark County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Henderson State University were Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), General Business (58 degrees), and General Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Facilities Management (37 degrees).

In 2021, 808 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Henderson State University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (564 degrees), 4.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Henderson State University is $5,880, which is $−17,304 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Henderson State University is $5,880, which is $−17,304 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,233.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Henderson State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Henderson State University was $5,880. The cost of tuition at Henderson State University is $−17,304 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$16,233

2021 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Henderson State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,233. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Henderson State University grew by 15.6%.

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

$8,600

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Henderson State University was of $8,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% 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

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Henderson State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.1% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

2.49%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Henderson State University was 2.49%, which represents 22 out of the 883 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 2,377 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 35.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,377 applicants, 1,783 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75% acceptance rate.

There were 2,919 students enrolled at Henderson State University in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Henderson State University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,783

Accepted Out of 2,377

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Henderson State University was 75% (1,783 admissions from 2,377 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 35.3%, while admissions declined by −35.2%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Henderson State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Henderson State University had a total enrollment of 2,919 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Henderson State University is 2,156 students and the part-time enrollment is 763. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Henderson State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Henderson State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.4% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 0.719% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Henderson State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Black or African American Female (8.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.5%), followed by White Male (12.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Henderson State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,919 students. The full-time enrollment at Henderson State University is 2,156 and the part-time enrollment is 763. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Henderson State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

56%

2021 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 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,937 enrolled students
Black or African American
523 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
162 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Henderson State University is 66.4% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 0.719% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 18 students (0.617%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 276 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 (564 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Henderson State University is Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (58 degrees) and General Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Facilities Management (37 degrees).

In 2021, 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 EDUCATION. (230 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), and Transportation (18 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 (1,747,938 people), Secondary school teachers (499,827 people), Education administrators (298,707 people), Postsecondary teachers (194,757 people), and Other managers (186,760 people).

The most specialized majors at Henderson State University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (230 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Transportation (18 degrees), History (10 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Henderson State University are EDUCATION. (230 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Transportation (18 degrees), History (10 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,988,218 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (413,921 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (202,992 people), Legal services (156,375 people), and Computer Systems Design (126,346 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
General Business
58 degrees awarded
General Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Facilities Management
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Henderson State University was Registered Nursing with 58 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

266

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

542

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 266 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (542).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University in General Business, which is 1.67 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Henderson State University in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor, which is 25 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Henderson State University is Female and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.719% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
564 degrees awarded
Black or African American
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Henderson State University is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (135 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
386 degrees awarded
White Male
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Henderson State University is white female (386 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (178 degrees).

Operations

Henderson State University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21k (0.0785%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Henderson State University had a total salary expenditure of 59.3M. Henderson State University employs 59 Assistant professors, 49 Professors and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Henderson State University are Female Assistant professor (40), Male Professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Endowment

$26.7M

2021 Endowment

18.9%

growth from 2020

Henderson State University has an endowment valued at about $26.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Henderson State University grew 18.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.7M 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

$23.7M

2021 Salaries

10.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Henderson State University paid a median of $23.7M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($59.3M) and a 10.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2021, Henderson State University paid a total of $10.1M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Henderson State University were Assistant professor with 59 employees, Professor with 49 employees, and Associate professor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Henderson State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Henderson State University was Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, Male Professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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