Hendrix College Admissions Profile
Hendrix College is located in Conway, AR. It serves roughly 1,127 students with a student-faculty ratio near 11:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 53%. Estimated in-state tuition is $35,100 ($35,100 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $38,200.
A private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College consistently earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts institutions, and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges. Its academic quality and rigor, innovation, and value have established Hendrix as a fixture in numerous college guides, lists, and rankings. Founded in 1876, Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Our students work closely with faculty who are devoted to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and live in an environment that challenges their assumptions and expectations and encourages their most ambitious goals.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- First-year retention: 78%
- Graduation rate: 69%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $35,100
- Out-of-state tuition: $35,100
- Average net price: $52,396
- Pell grant recipients: 25%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
- Popular program: Performing Arts
- Popular program: Social Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $38,200, underscoring the return on investment for Hendrix College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Test midpoints: 1,246 SAT / 28 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 78%
- Graduation rate: 69%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 11:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male