Arkadelphia, AR · Public

Henderson State University Cost, Tuition and Student Budget 2026

Henderson State University cost profile summarizes tuition, total annual cost, average net price, student debt, median earnings, graduation outcomes, and value signals for 2026 budget-focused university comparison.

Budget Snapshot Moderate value signal Value Score:
Total Cost$27,385
Net Price$23,405
Median Earnings$43,459
Graduation Rate37.3%
Median Debt$12,000
Admission RateN/A
Student Count1,456
SAT AverageN/A

Henderson State University Student Budget Calculator 2026

Estimate how much money you may still need per year using this university's reported cost data plus your grants, family support, savings, work income, and student loans.

Estimated annual cost $23,405
Money available $0
Still needed per year $23,405
Monthly gap $1,950

Four-year projection: about $93,620 still needed over four years if the same gap repeats.

Loan projection: borrowing $0 per year equals about $0 over four years, compared with reported median debt of $12,000.

This calculator is an estimate. Actual aid, housing, residency status, program fees, family income, and borrowing limits can change the final budget.

University Cost and Earnings View

Money Profile

Median earnings$43,459Total cost$27,385Net price$23,405Median debt$12,000

Value Score Comparison

Henderson State University47.1Dataset avg54.3AR avg51.6
Median earnings22% weaker than dataset average
$43,459
Total annual cost37% better than dataset average
$27,385
Average net price9% weaker than dataset average
$23,405
Graduation rate19.5 percentage points weaker than dataset average
37.3%
Median debt26% better than dataset average
$12,000

How This University Cost Compares

Dataset Average

Value Score: 54.3

Net Price: $21,437

Earnings: $55,928

AR Average

Value Score: 51.6

Net Price: $17,006

Earnings: $45,833

Best Use of This Page

Compare this university against schools with similar location, type, net price, total cost, debt, and earnings. A high value score is useful, but graduation rate and debt should be read together with it.

Student Fit Signals

  • Affordability: Net price is $23,405, compared with reported total cost of $27,385.
  • Outcomes: Median earnings are $43,459 and the graduation rate is 37.3%.
  • Debt pressure: Median debt is $12,000, while the loan share is 44.5%.
  • Access profile: Admission rate is N/A and Pell Grant share is 46.2%.
Full University Cost Data Snapshot
School TypePublic
LocationArkadelphia, AR
Admission RateN/A
In-State Tuition$8,244
Out-of-State Tuition$10,620
Total Cost$27,385
Net Price$23,405
Median Earnings$43,459
Graduation Rate37.3%
Median Debt$12,000
Pell Grant Share46.2%
Loan Share44.5%
Average Faculty Salary$6,442
Official WebsiteVisit website

Value Score Methodology

Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 9.3 + net price 7.2 + total cost 6.6 + debt 6.6 = 47.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt.

Earnings17.4$43,459 · max 40 pts
Graduation9.337.3% · max 25 pts
Net Price7.2$23,405 · max 15 pts
Total Cost6.6$27,385 · max 10 pts
Debt6.6$12,000 · max 10 pts

The score is a comparison signal on a 0-100 scale. It is not a guarantee of future salary, admission outcome, financial aid, or final student cost.

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