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70.7%Acceptance
$7,885Tuition
1,491Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,459Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,885
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,882
Average Net Price
$16,929
Students Receiving Financial Aid
47.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,680
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,562
Books & Supplies
$2,676
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,241
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
47.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,236
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,087
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,426
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,869
$110,001+ $19,082

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Cost Overview

Henderson State families actually pay $16,929 on average after aid, far below the $21,241 sticker price. Lower-income students get the best deals, with families earning under $48,000 paying around $15,000 annually. Middle-class families making $48,000-$75,000 face higher costs at $19,426 per year. Over four years, expect to spend between $60,000-$78,000 depending on family income.

Most graduates leave with $19,500 in debt, translating to $207 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $43,459 median earnings ten years out. Only 45% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford Henderson State without heavy borrowing. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's role serving Arkansas families who might not otherwise afford college. In-state students making up 88% of enrollment get the strongest value proposition at this small public university.

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