Henderson State University

Henderson State University is a public four-year institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 2,963 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 38.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 38% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

Henderson State University offers several health and technical degree programs. At the associate's level, programs include Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. At the bachelor's level, the university offers Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Situated in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a regional public university that serves students in southwest Arkansas with programs emphasizing healthcare, aviation, and applied sciences aligned with regional and state workforce demands.