A small, two-year college, Henderson Community College opened their doors in 1960. A charter member of the University of Kentucky Community College System, the school's enrollment hovers around 2,200 in their academic program with an additional 4,000 via continuing education. Degrees are offered in agriculture, business, clinical lab technology, dental hygiene, nursing and welding technology. Henderson has and "open door" policy allowing admission if the candidate has a high school degree or a GED. General admission does not guarantee admission to the nursing or dental programs.
Henderson Community College
2660 South Green St.
Henderson, KY 42420
270-827-1867
henderson.kctcs.edu
Selected by Forbes magazine in 2010 as one of "America's Best Colleges," Murray State University enrolls around 10,000 students annually in graduate and undergraduate programs. The esteemed university houses a satellite college in Henderson where students have full access to the schools numerous degrees. Murray offers several schools of study including the College of Business, The College of Education, The College of Health Sciences and Human Services, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the School of Agriculture and the College of Science Engineering and Technology. The Murray State Racers compete as a NCAA Division I program in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Murray State University
1715 2nd St.
Henderson, KY 42420
270-831-5111
murraystate.edu
Located in Evansville, Indiana, The University of Southern Indiana is located just 10 miles north of Henderson making it a major part of the community. Founded in 1965 the school is a regional branch of Indiana State University. USI offers a few associate degrees, but the focus of the campus are the nearly 75 baccalaureate degree programs. Graduate degrees are available in business, communication, education, health administration, nursing and social work. Enrollment is around 10,500 per year, with an approximate class size of 25. The Screaming Eagles compete as an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lake Valley Conference.
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
812-464-8600
usi.edu