Henderson State University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
70.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.92%
Freshmen Enrollment
413
SAT Scores
995
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,345 students have applied and 1,657 students have allowed to admit to Henderson State University (Acceptance rate: 70.66%). Henderson State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.92 % where 413 students have finally enrolled out of 1,657 admitted students.
Henderson State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Arkansas at Monticello and John Brown University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.64%).
Henderson State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 36.26%).
How to Apply to Henderson State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Henderson State.
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Henderson State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Henderson State University is 995 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Henderson State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,210). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University | 995 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,210 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas | 1,094 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Henderson State University, 20 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 995 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 445 | 490 | 523 |
| Mathematics | 458 | 505 | 550 |
| Total | 903 | 995 | 1,073 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Henderson State University, 392 students submitted ACT scores (95% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Henderson State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Henderson State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |