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About Hendrix College

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Hendrix College is a private liberal arts college in Conway, AR, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and your odyssey program. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Hendrix College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 363 students each year. Hendrix College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1133–1328, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hendrix College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,148 per year; the sticker price of $50,550 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hendrix College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

60%
Overall Accept Rate
1231
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1133 – 1328 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hendrix College

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Extracurriculars
Hendrix requires all students to complete the Your. Own. Way. program, which combines experiential learning across categories like undergraduate research, service, and global awareness. In your application, explicitly name activities or projects that map to these categories to show you are already thinking like a Hendrix student.
Essay Strategy
Hendrix attracts students who are genuinely curious and interdisciplinary, so use your essays to connect interests across fields rather than presenting a single narrow passion. Reference specific Hendrix programs, faculty research, or the Your. Own. Way. opportunities that align with what you want to explore.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hendrix College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$16.0k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$18.8k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$26.4k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$26.4k
110k+~$51k/yr$27.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,110
Undergrad Enrollment
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