There is a public university in Arkadelphia, AR called Henderson State University. Henderson State University covers an area of 151 acres. It was in 1890 when the Henderson State University was founded. Henderson State University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is The School With A Heart and its official colors are red and gray. In addition to over 2,832 undergraduate students, HSU also boasts of over 502 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 3,334. The school has an academic staff of 238 who teach various courses to the students. At Henderson State University, around 91% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. Finally, at HSU around 67% are white, 18% are Black or African American, and 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. In its 130 years of existence, HSU has produced several known personalities like Sid McMath, C. Vann Woodward, Jerry Thomasson, and Osro Cobb. Henderson State University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division II –GAC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. A total of 260 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by HSU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ADiA (American Dietetic Association), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music).
