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Henderson State University
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Interested in attending Henderson State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Henderson State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
July 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Henderson State University?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Henderson State accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,072 people applied and 2,692 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1607 / 2437 (66%)
Men
1085 / 1635 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Henderson State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Henderson State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Henderson State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Henderson State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Class Rank

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Henderson State University?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended Henderson State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Henderson State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

95%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
458
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
445
75th Percentile
523
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
903
75th Percentile
1073

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Henderson State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 15
Regular admission deadline

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