by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Henderson State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Henderson State University came in at $8,244 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,620. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,836 in-state and $1,836 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,408 | $8,784 |
| Fees | $1,836 | $1,836 |
| Total | $8,244 | $10,620 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Henderson State University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Henderson State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Henderson State University sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Henderson State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Henderson State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,880 | $8,088 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,880 | $8,088 |
| One Year Ago | $6,163 | $8,160 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,408 | $8,784 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Henderson State University has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 7.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,432 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.95%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,487. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.88%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,925.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,487 | $10,925 |
| In 2 Years | $8,737 | $11,239 |
| In 3 Years | $8,994 | $11,562 |
| In 4 Years | $9,259 | $11,894 |
| In 5 Years | $9,532 | $12,236 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $45,620, compared with about $35,477 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Henderson State University, head to the Henderson State University Financial Aid page.
