ROTC at Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · public
Yes, through cross-town: Henderson State University students join Army ROTC at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Cross-town & partner options
Henderson State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 60.0 miHost institution.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Henderson State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 19 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White65%
- Black28%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,244 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,620 |
| Average net price | $23,405 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Henderson State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Henderson State University has 1,456 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Henderson State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Henderson State University: FAQ
Does Henderson State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Henderson State University students join Army ROTC at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Which ROTC branches can Henderson State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 60 mi).
Is ROTC at Henderson State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Henderson State University and train with the unit at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
School links and location
These links belong to Henderson State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
hsu.edu
- Admissions
hsu.edu
- Apply
admissions.hsu.edu
- Financial aid
hsu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 107071
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