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We know “spirit.” It’s who we are—literally. If it wasn’t for the spirit of a special group of students nearly 100 years ago who pledged to rebuild the Henderson campus after it was destroyed by a fire, we wouldn’t be here. Walk across our campus today and you’ll see that same spirit alive and well… in the way we teach, learn, think, and have fun.


Henderson State University, "The School with a Heart," offers quality undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student body. As Arkansas's public liberal arts university, we empower each student to excel in a complex and changing world. That’s our mission, and it has been since 1890. Link to more info »


We have the programs for you—whether you’re into art or aviation, biology or business, or anything in between. Our outstanding programs are offered through the Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences; the School of Business; the Teachers College, Henderson; the Honors College; and the Graduate School. Link to more info »
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A former two-term Arkansas governor. A Medal of Honor recipient. A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. An Academy Award-winning screenwriter and actor. A former general and chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. A professional golfer. A crime novelist. Each one started right here.Link to more info »

Fast Facts
Our more than 3,500 students come from across the U.S. and 21 countries; choose from associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist-level degrees; enjoy an average class size of under 20 students; and are mentored by a top-notch faculty, 96 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their fields.
Accreditations & Memberships
We’ve been regionally accredited for more than 75 years. Several of our individual schools and programs have achieved additional accreditations in such fields as business, music, nursing, teaching, and the health sciences.
Give to HSU
Our dedicated alumni and friends make it possible for us to offer such a distinctive learning experience, such a beautiful campus, and such modern facilities and resources.