Henderson State University's published cost of attendance is $27,385. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $23,386, and middle-income families pay around $25,051.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,385 |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,620 |
| Room and Board | $10,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$3,980 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,405 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,386 |
| $30–48k | $23,208 |
| $48–75k | $25,051 |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | No data |
Henderson State University's published cost of attendance is $27,385. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $23,386, and middle-income families pay around $25,051. Azimuth ranks Henderson State University #562 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Henderson State's affordability profile reflects its public-institution tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive need-based aid, which helps close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,583, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Henderson State University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,583, placing Henderson State University in the 9.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $52,536 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $1,022 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Henderson State University in the 53.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to AR's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,748 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern centers on health and applied fields. Nursing is the largest program with 64 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $68,733, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 63 students earning $48,955, and the The Teacher Education program graduates 43 students earning $40,226. These programs reflect Henderson State University's concentration in Health fields, which anchor the institution's degree output and connect graduates into stable, in-demand career pathways across Arkansas and the broader region.
