Hendrix College
Conway, AR · Private
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Hendrix College admitted 55.6% of applicants university-wide (1,759 of 3,161).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.6% | 1,759 | 3,161 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 720 | 1,200 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 420 | 700 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 60 | 100 |
| Men | 49.7% | 850 | 1,709 |
| Women | 62.6% | 909 | 1,452 |
Of 1,759 admitted students, 318 enrolled (18.1% yield).
Hendrix College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1123–1348
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Hendrix College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,452/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,200 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,252 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,452/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,951 |
| $30k–48k | $18,838 |
| $48k–75k | $26,414 |
| $75k–110k | $26,396 |
| Over $110k | $27,453 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- Hendrix Academic Scholarship — $18,000 - $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Hendrix College Academic Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships (Music, Art, etc.) — $2,000 per year (Departmental)
- Hays Memorial Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Hendrix College Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Hendrix Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Odyssey Honors and Distinction Awards — Full tuition plus $3,000 study abroad stipend (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Hendrix Academic Scholarship — $18,000 - $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Hays Memorial Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Hendrix Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Odyssey Honors and Distinction Awards — Full tuition plus $3,000 study abroad stipend (Full Tuition)
Hendrix College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
International applicants
- Common Application
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Hendrix College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Hendrix College requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $60,376
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 72.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,688
- At graduation
Hendrix College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #96
- Forbes: #453
- Niche: #293
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Hendrix College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Psychology (18%), Social sciences (15%), Biological & life sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.
Hendrix College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.