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General Information About Henderson State University Henderson State University is Arkansas’s public liberal arts university. True to the century-long tradition that has distinguished Henderson since its founding, the university remains dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate curricula and graduate programs. Henderson, a Southern regional institution with a diverse student body, advocates a program based on the liberal arts, regardless of specific educational interests. Through a common core of courses in arts and sciences, as well as through the more specialized curricula, the university fosters the maximum growth and development of each student. More specifically, Henderson endeavors to provide an education that will nurture in each student the capacity: To think logically and critically; To speak and write effectively; To appreciate the complexity and diversity of world cultures; To understand the physical universe; To participate as a concerned, intelligent citizen; To acquire mastery of a particular field of study; To mature intellectually, emotionally, and physically; and To discern appropriate uses of technology. Henderson’s primary mission is to excel in undergraduate education, always striving to enrich the quality of learning and teaching. In pursuit of this goal, the university seeks a culturally rich and diverse student community, actively recruiting, challenging, supporting, and motivating students to achieve academic success. Quality in education is fostered not only by positively motivated student body, but also by a faculty and staff distinguished for their continuing commitment to excellence. University care and concern, positive student response, small class sizes, and a personal friendly atmosphere- these characteristics are the heart of Henderson. The university encourages excellence and supports scholarly and creative endeavors on the part of both its faculty and students. These endeavors form the foundation upon which Henderson builds appropriate programs in response to the needs of various communities that it serves. In close concert with these communities, Henderson applies its expertise to develop those programs that will promote the preservation and improvement of the quality of life in Arkansas.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
Student Services - General Education Courses
- Career Services available upon completion
Credit Accepted - Advanced placement (AP) credits
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Town: Distant
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,361 Percent Admitted 31% Men Admitted 34% Women Admitted 29% Full Time Retention Rate 61% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 430 580 Math 460 570 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 18 25 English 18 24 Math 19 26
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Student Demographics Total Enrolled 4,548 Native American 35.0 Asian 29.0 African American 827.0 Hispanic 85.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 2,644 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 79