About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Vikita Hardwrick
Director of University Admissions
Director of University Admissions
Address
1100 Henderson Street
HSU Box 7560
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
HSU Box 7560
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone
870-230-5028
Email
admissions@hsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
HSU Planetarium
New Reddie Athletic Center
Newly Renovated Arkansas Hall
Henderson House Bed and Breakfast
Starbucks
Chick-Fil-A
New Reddie Athletic Center
Newly Renovated Arkansas Hall
Henderson House Bed and Breakfast
Starbucks
Chick-Fil-A
Most Popular Places Off Campus
DeGray Lake
Hot Springs Mall
Henderson House Bed and Breakfast
Hot Springs Mall
Henderson House Bed and Breakfast
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
870-230-5028
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
870-230-5028
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@hsu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest airport is in Little Rock, Arkansas which is 65 miles north of Arkadelphia
Driving Instructions to Campus
Turn onto Hwy 7 South off of I30. This turns into 10th Street. As you get closer to town you will see a fountain on your Right and a pedestrian bridge crossing the street. Turn Right at the fountain and you are entering HSU.
Local Accommodations
Henderson House Bed and Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express
Best Western Continental Inn
Comfort Inn
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,856
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average HS GPA: 3.36
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
488 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
259
with Terminal Degree
143
136
Women
123
Men
41
Minority
13
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Public Health, Other.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jim Hill
Former Senator in Arkansas House of Representative
Bennie Ivory
Exec. Editor of the News Journal in Wilmington, DE
Lawrence Hamilton
Broadway Actor
Linda Adams
Author and Editor of Cookbooks
Sally Carder
President, National Park Community College
George Jones
President/CEO, SAKS Inc.
Robert Fisher
President, Belmont College
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,770
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,486
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,835
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,849
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,000
Foreign Countries Represented
26
Demographics
20.77%
Black
5.34%
Hispanic
65.84%
Caucasian
1.27%
Unknown
1.34%
International
57% female
43% male
15% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
56%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Rural
64/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
86
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Reddies)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Swimming
Basketball
Football
Golf
Swimming
Women's Sports (Reddies)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Ouachita Baptist University
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Ouachita Baptist University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Gateway Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
