Henderson calculates tuition on a per hour rate. For the 2024-2025 academic year:
- In-state tuition per hour is $267 for undergraduates.
- Out-of-state tuition per hour is $366 for undergraduates.
Our cost and fees sheet shows how your tuition and fees are broken down.
At Henderson, we work to make the college experience more affordable. How can you work to connect your academic aspirations with a successful career? Financial aid, including scholarships and tuition payment programs can help.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
A student's Cost of Attendance (COA), also referred to as the student's budget, is the estimated amount it will cost to attend school. Cost of Attendance is determined using rules established by federal and state laws. This number is used by the school to determine the maximum amount of financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, fee-waivers, etc.) a student may receive for that award year. Please note: The cost of attendance does not represent the actual charges on a student's account. Actual charges may be higher, lower, or absent all-together than the charges shown on the COA. For instance, a student living off-campus or with parents will still have an estimated room and board allowance in his/her COA, but would not be charged for room and board by Henderson State University.
Henderson State University Nine Month Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025
Based on 15 hours per semester
| In State | On-Campus | With Parents | Off-Campus | Graduate |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,305 | $10,305 | $10,305 | $7,496 |
| Food and Housing | $10,000 | $8,562 | $3,700 | $1,000 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $3,420 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $3,420 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $27,975 | $27,975 | $23,055 | $16,166 |
Financial Aid
Each year, more than 90 percent of Henderson undergraduates receive financial aid. This comes in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Aid is awarded based on a number of factors, including financial need, academic merit and proficiency in athletics and the arts.
Undergraduate and Transfer Scholarships
Henderson offers the most competitive scholarship packages in the state for undergraduate and transfer students.
Work Study
Work study is one way to meet your financial aid requirements while attending college.