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Hendrix College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,177
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $59,310
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hendrix College is a private nonprofit college in Conway, AR with 1,100 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, and admitted students average 1282 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,177 per year ($16,959 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,310 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,616
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,386
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–668
200800
SAT Math563–680
200800
ACT Composite23–31
136
What Hendrix College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,101
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,750
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,959
- $30–48k$18,231
- $48–75k$19,122
- $75–110k$25,763
- $110k+$28,364
Get a personal estimate with Hendrix College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $59,310
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,100
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White69%
- Hispanic8%
- Black8%
- Asian4%
Hendrix College FAQ
What is Hendrix College's acceptance rate?+
Hendrix College admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Hendrix College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–668 on SAT Reading and Writing and 563–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1282.
What ACT score do you need for Hendrix College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–31.
Is Hendrix College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hendrix College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,616 students applied to Hendrix College and 1,386 were admitted; 275 enrolled.
Does Hendrix College consider legacy status?+
No. Hendrix College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hendrix College require an essay?+
Hendrix College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hendrix College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,101 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,177.
What is Hendrix College's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 107080 · How we use this data
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