Henderson State University

Henderson State University
Former name
  • Arkadelphia Methodist College (1890–1904)
  • Henderson College (1904–1911)
  • Henderson-Brown College (1911–1929)
  • Henderson State Teachers College (1929–1967)
  • Henderson State College (1967–1975)
TypePublic university
Established1890 (1890)
Parent institution
Arkansas State University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$33.8 million (2025)
ChancellorTrey Berry
Administrative staff
186
Undergraduates2,258 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates577 (fall 2025)
Location,
Arkansas
,
United States
CampusRural 151 acres (0.61 km2)
ColorsRed and Gray
   
NicknameReddies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGAC
Websitehsu.edu

Henderson State University (HSU) is a public university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, Henderson has an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,500 students. The campus is located on 156 acres (0.63 km2).