Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 23,386 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 23,208 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 25,051 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $43,459 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4% | |
| Black | 34% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Four-year institutions in AR
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Baptist College | Not reported | 7.4% | $28,418 |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Arkansas State University | $12,366 | 55.4% | $42,617 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $12,970 | 48.6% | $41,766 |
| Central Baptist College | Not reported | 34.1% | $46,789 |
| Champion Christian College | Not reported | 0.0% | Not reported |
| Crowley's Ridge College | Not reported | 35.9% | $39,533 |
| Ecclesia College | Not reported | 40.0% | $40,650 |
| Harding University | Not reported | 68.8% | $52,876 |
| Hendrix College | Not reported | 72.4% | $60,376 |
| Jackson Theological Seminary | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| John Brown University | Not reported | 71.8% | $53,907 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $68,733 | $88,910 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $62,161 | $76,194 | Not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $57,727 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $56,919 | $125,988 | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $55,078 | $62,033 | Not reported |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $48,955 | $68,407 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $46,783 | $53,072 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $46,247 | $59,916 | Not reported |
| Social Work. | $42,453 | $51,790 | $22,239 |
| Psychology, General. | $41,112 | $50,706 | $19,134 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $40,226 | $47,382 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Not reported | $50,497 | Not reported |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Not reported | $63,399 | Not reported |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Not reported | $60,111 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10