Henderson State University Admission Requirements

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Henderson State University Admission Overview

Henderson State University admission requirements are listed below. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 903-1073 / ACT 16-21. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Henderson State University Acceptance Rate

Henderson State University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

903-1073

Freshmen who sent SAT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 445
  • Math 458
  • Composite 903
SAT 25th percentile scores for Henderson State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 523
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1073
SAT 75th percentile scores for Henderson State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Henderson State University typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 903–1073) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Henderson State University ranks #15 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 903 to 1073

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Confirm current testing rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Henderson State University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

95%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Henderson State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 20
  • Composite 21
ACT 75th percentile scores for Henderson State University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Henderson State University typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Henderson State University places #15 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

See the school's site for current ACT rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Henderson State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Henderson State University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

318

Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Henderson State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Henderson State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Henderson State University is using the school's last reported score policy until a current-cycle review is stored for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107071.

GPA calculator: Henderson State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026