Henderson State University

Henderson State University is a public university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1890, the university is affiliated with several major organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the National Athletic Association. Henderson State University operates as an organization and educational institute within the education, higher education, and university industries.

The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, National Association of Schools of Music, National League for Nursing, and the American Dietetic Association. Henderson State University's motto is "The School With A Heart".