What division is Henderson State?

Henderson State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Gulf South.

What GPA do you need for Henderson State?

The average GPA at Henderson State is 3.1. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Henderson State?

Henderson State has an enrollment of approximately 1,491 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Henderson State?

Henderson State has an acceptance rate of 82%.

How do I get recruited to play at Henderson State?

To get recruited at Henderson State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Henderson State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Henderson State

Arkadelphia, ARD-IIGulf South

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division II

Division

1,491

Enrollment

3.1

Avg GPA

82%

Acceptance

39%

Graduation

62%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.1+ GPA bar.

Henderson State is a NCAA Division II program in the Gulf South, located in Arkadelphia, AR. We map football and basketball at Henderson State, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football and basketball.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.1

Graduation

39%

Acceptance

82%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Retention

62%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$35,194

Coaching Staff19 coaches across football and basketball

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About Henderson State Athletics

Henderson State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Arkadelphia, AR, competing in the Gulf South. With an enrollment of 1,491 students, Henderson State offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football and basketball at Henderson State, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Henderson State is 3.1. The school maintains a 39% graduation rate.

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