Henderson State University

Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Henderson State University offers a bachelor’s degree with three concentrations for future aviation professionals.

Program Highlights

Henderson State University hosts an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school to provide ground and pilot that’s only five minutes from the main campus.

Programs Henderson State University offers include:

• Bachelor of Science
  • Aviation
  • Professional Pilot
  • Management
  • Maintenance Management

Henderson’s Department of Aviation is Arkansas’ only university program that offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree specifically in aviation.

Value

Henderson State University’s base tuition is a little on the pricey side. In-state tuition is about $19,000 a year, while out-of-state tuition is $22,000 a year. Base tuition does not include flight expenses.

Although base tuition is higher than average, flight students at Henderson State University will benefit from affordable flight costs. Over the course of four years, flight costs will be around $55,000.

The school offers many aviation scholarships for students to reduce costs even more, including:

● National Aviation Explorer Scholarships
● Zonta International Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship
● Unitil Scholarship Fund

The school also accepts veteran’s benefits such as the GI Bill.

Henderson State University has a partnership with ExpressJet that gives students the opportunity to gain conditional job offers while still training.

Fleet and Facilities

Henderson’s fleet is a little different than most and includes:

● Piper Arrows
● Piper Twin Comanches
● Citabrias
● Maules

Graduates will be eligible for a R-ATP.

Campus Life

Henderson State University offers students a few options for both on-campus housing and dining.

For students looking for some organizations to get involved in, the school hosts dozens of student clubs and organizations, including:
● Philosophy Club
● Pre-Med Club
● Reddie Media Group

The school is also home to a few Greek chapters.

For active students, Henderson State University has many intramural sports students can play. Less competitive students can enjoy the indoor recreation center for fun.

The Bottom Line

Henderson State University hosts a technical part-141 flight school and the only bachelor’s aviation program in Arkansas. The school offers campus housing, small class sizes, and aviation graduates are eligible for an R-ATP.