Arkadelphia, Arkansas · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Henderson State University (HSU) is a public university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, Henderson has an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,500 students. The campus is located on 156 acres (0.63 km2).
Master's Universities
Ranked #185 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #571 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 71999-0001
Visit University SiteTotal: 2,136
Undergrad: 1,493
Undergrad full-time: 1,320
Graduate: 643
Part-time: 725
In-state
Tuition: $7,885
Total cost on campus: $28,841
Out-of-state
Tuition: $9,882
Total cost on campus: $30,838
Room & board: $10,680
Books & supplies: $2,676
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $8,020
Pell grant recipients: 55%
Rent: $671 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.03 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $5.94
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.