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Henderson State University

Henderson State University
1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

Official telephone: (870) 230-5000
Fax number: (870) 230-5144
Website: www.hsu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,099
Full-time undergraduates: 2,747
Part-time undergraduates: 352
Total graduate students: 428
Full-time graduate students: 75
Part-time graduate students: 353
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 23
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 14%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
29.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Hispanic/Latino
59.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.3% Nonresident Alien
0.5% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
23.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Hispanic/Latino
65.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.2% Nonresident Alien
0.2% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 151 acres
City or town school is located in: Arkadelphia, AR
Population of city/town: 10,716
Nearest major city: Little Rock, AR
Distance of nearest major city: 70 miles
Population of nearest major city: 197,357
Online campus map: www.hsu.edu/
interactivemap/index.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (27%)
  • women's dorms (25%)
  • men's dorms (30%)
  • single-student apartments (16%)
  • special housing for international students (2%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 86%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 50%
Percent of students who live off campus: 50%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 80%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 378
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Planetarium, theater.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, career, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Oracle, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 10
Total number of registered organizations: 71
Campus-based religious organizations:
Angelic Voices of Christ, Angels, Inc., Adventist Students for Christ
Minority student organizations:
Black Pilots of America, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, League of Latinos, Black Students Association
International student organizations:
International Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Marching, jazz, pep, and symphonic bands; drama and dance groups; choir, orchestra, drill team, Team Managers

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Shawn Jones,
Director of Athletics
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Sam Goodwin,
Henderson State University,
1100 Henderson Street,
Arkadelphia, AR
School colors: red and gray
School mascot: Reddie
Athletic conference memberships: Great American Conference (Division II)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's footballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Men's swimmingyes 
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's swimmingyes 
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. II
Athletic facilities:
baseball and softball fields; center, golf course, natatorium, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Little Rock, AR (70 miles)
Nearest other airport: Little Rock, AR (70 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Arkadelphia, Ar (1 mile)
Nearest passenger bus service: Benton, Ar (60 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 5%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 30% immediately, 60% within one year of graduation, 10% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Baylor University, Henderson State University, Texas A&M University--Texarkana, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas--Little Rock.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 65% within six months of graduation, 35% within one year of graduation
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Bobby Estell, nationally syndicated radio host
  • Ken Duke, member of PGA tour
  • Lawrence Hamilton, Broadway star.

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