Founded as a private institution in 1890, Henderson State University has a strong liberal arts heritage that is the base of more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, earning the university its status as Arkansas’s public liberal arts university.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (1)
- B.B.A. Accounting
About
History
The university has operated for a century under six names: Arkadelphia Methodist College (1890-1904), Henderson College (1904-1911), Henderson-Brown College (1911-1929), Henderson State Teachers College (1929-1967), Henderson State College (1967-1975) and Henderson State University (1975- ).
Education
In a global community, our careers are pursued at the speed of a wireless connection. While core curriculums are the foundation of Henderson State University’s academic programs, unique courses of study like aviation, women’s and gender studies, and digital art and design broaden the scope of knowledge students can pursue right here in Arkansas.
The academic programs we offer at Henderson State University are through five distinct colleges and schools, including:
- Ellis College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- Teachers College
- Honors College
- Graduate School
Career
The Center for Career Development helps students and alumni develop career planning skills, master job search strategies, and seek rewarding employment. Services include career exploration, interview assistance, resume preparation, on-campus interviewing, career fairs, national and local job listings, graduate school search assistance, a resource center, and online access to a variety of career information.
The Center for Career Development has helpful resources for the following groups:
- Students
- Employers
- Faculty
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
- University Organizational Chart
- President Staff
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Ellis College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- Teachers College, Henderson
- Vice President for Student and External Affairs
- TRIO Programs
- Vice President for Finance and Administration
- Vice President for University Advancement
Housing services
No matter where you live on campus, your residence hall will provide everything you’d expect and need—easy access to campus facilities and dining, internet, and free laundry facilities. It also will be a place for you to grow, to take part in fun hall activities and programs, and to be supported by your resident assistant.
Library services
The Huie Library Atrium Student Gallery is located on the second floor of Huie Library. This exhibition space is primarily used to showcase student exhibitions. All shows are free and open to the public. The Huie Library Atrium Student Gallery is open during regular library hours.
Medical services
- Primary health care for illnesses and minor injuries, and health promotion services are provided by registered nurses and an advanced practice registered nurse.
- Professional counselors provide one-on-one consultation for Henderson students. Counseling staff act as a referral resource for other Henderson State University members. Group therapy is available to provide peer support in times of need.
Student Life
Campus life
Henderson State University has an urban campus. Some of the buildings include the Donald W. Reynolds Science Center, Arkansas Hall, McBrien Hall, Mooney Hall, Womack Hall, the Garrison Activity and Conference Center, and Sturgis Hall. Sturgis Hall is a three story building that provides classrooms, laboratories, offices, and student housing for the Honors College. McBrien Hall provides classrooms, offices, labs, and conference rooms for the English, social sciences, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and foreign languages programs. It also holds the administrative offices for Ellis College of Arts and Sciences.
Sports facilities
The Henderson State University athletic department strives at all times to represent the very highest ideals in life. Because of the high visibility of athletes, we have a unique responsibility to be a positive influence on the lives of everyone associated with our program: student-athletes, other athletes, other students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.
Henderson State University is an NCAA Division II school and competes in the Great American Conference. The school fields teams in Baseball, Basketball (Men and Women), Cross Country (Women), Football, Golf (Men and Women), Softball, Swimming (Men and Women), Tennis, and Volleyball.
Student clubs
- Alternative Breaks
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Heart and Key
- Reddie Ambassador
- Reddie Pom Squad (inactive)
- Reddie Spirit (inactive)
- Rotaract Club
Accreditation
Henderson State University is officially recognized and authorized by the Higher Learning Commission and has been for more than 75 years. Our individual programs also are accredited by nationally-recognized organizations in those fields.
Student Reviews
Henderson State University: My new family.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I'm currently taking online class from my home country, Nigeria, because my F1 study visa wasn't approved in the previous year. In all of this new transition, my school officials have been very supportive and they're are trying all their possible best to make learning online in this semester stress-free. I'd like to also add that my admission officer, Blake Smith, at...
New to international
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
The program itself was good and the professors were amazing. It was still new to the school itself. The issues were with those that weren't in that department.
Good teachers bad administrators
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was a small school with great professors who truest care. Unfortunately, there are issues with the administration.
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