Henderson Reports 9% Overall Enrollment Increase for Fall 2025; First-time Freshmen Up 46% with Largest Class in Six Years
09/04/2025
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Overall enrollment at Henderson State University increased 9% for Fall 2025, with preliminary 11th-day numbers showing 2,258 students enrolled in Fall 2025 compared to 2,061 students in Fall 2024. Enrollment for first-time freshmen and transfer students also has increased significantly.
Henderson reports a substantial 46% increase in first-time freshmen — 572 in Fall 2025 compared to 391 in Fall 2024. This represents the largest freshman class since 2019. Likewise, transfer student enrollment increased 32% — with 196 transfer students in Fall 2025 compared to 149 in Fall 2024.
Graduate enrollment decreased by 3 percent — with 577 graduate students in Fall 2025 compared to 593 students in Fall 2024. Fall 2025 enrollment includes 1,681 undergraduate and 577 graduate students.
Campus housing increased by 16%, totaling 1,095 residents in Fall 2025 versus 933 in Fall 2024. This represents the highest occupancy on campus since 2021.
“The Reddie Spirit is alive and well on campus as we welcome our returning students and the largest freshman class in six years,” Chancellor Dr. Trey Berry said. “Our faculty, staff, alumni and friends are committed to the success of our students, and it is inspiring to see the growth and tremendous energy throughout our campus community.”
Henderson State University offers more than 85 academic programs through its Caver College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing; College of Business; College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences; and Teachers College.
Top degree programs based on enrollment at Henderson include business administration, health sciences, aviation, health and human performance, and natural sciences. For a complete list of academic majors, please visit hsu.edu/degrees.
“We invite all prospective students and their families to visit campus and experience why Henderson is the School with a Heart,” Berry said. For information, please visit hsu.edu/getreddie.
