1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Henderson State University is a public liberal arts institution. This multipurpose university offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences, the School of business, Teacher's College, and the Graduate School.

While the arts and sciences form the strong foundation for all academic programs at Henderson State University, the school also has a long and proud history in teacher education and business as well. Seven baccalaureate degrees across more than 50 programs are conferred by Henderson State University: the Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Science, Science in Education, Science in nursing, General Studies and business Administration. Henderson State University's Graduate School offers more than a dozen masters' degrees.

Neither too big nor too small, Arkadelphia is an ideal college community. The 150-acre Henderson State University campus is situated in an area of rivers and lakes.

Henderson State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a bachelor's and master's degree granting institution.

Quick Facts:

Henderson State University was founded in 1890.

The school colors are red and gray.

The Reddies and Lady Reddies athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.

The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 18:1, with an average class size of about 30.

Students come from more than 20 states and foreign countries.

Henderson State University professors hold Ph.D.s.

Students must complete a survey course in American History or American Government in order to receive any degree from the university.

Henderson offers more than 90 student organizations, including Greek life, music, theatre, art, intramurals, and academic, political, and religious groups.



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