Henderson State University Acceptance Rate
Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,814
- Admitted
- 1,486
- Yield
- 20.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Henderson State University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 81.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,571 to 1,814 (-49%) over that period.
Its 81.9% rate makes Henderson State University more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.8% for women vs 79.1% for men, a 4.7-point gap). Henderson State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 20.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,571 | 2,242 | 62.8% | 774 |
| 2015–16 | 3,786 | 2,398 | 63.3% | 770 |
| 2016–17 | 4,072 | 2,692 | 66.1% | 746 |
| 2017–18 | 2,367 | 1,886 | 79.7% | 617 |
| 2018–19 | 2,856 | 2,586 | 90.5% | 853 |
| 2019–20 | 3,879 | 2,934 | 75.6% | 791 |
| 2020–21 | 3,673 | 2,751 | 74.9% | 563 |
| 2021–22 | 2,377 | 1,783 | 75% | 418 |
| 2022–23 | 2,345 | 1,657 | 70.7% | 413 |
| 2023–24 | 1,814 | 1,486 | 81.9% | 306 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,090 | 913 | 83.8% |
| Men | 723 | 572 | 79.1% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Henderson State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Henderson State University's acceptance rate?
Henderson State University's acceptance rate is 81.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,486 admitted of 1,814 applicants).
Is Henderson State University test optional?
Henderson State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Henderson State University?
Henderson State University received 1,814 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,486.
Is Henderson State University getting harder to get into?
Henderson State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 81.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hsu.edu/.