Hendrix College

Conway, AR · Small city

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Acceptance rate
55.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$24,149
Sticker price $55,013
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$60,376
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
55.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,616
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,386
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
275
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
56%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
50%
SAT reading, middle 50%
560–668
SAT math, middle 50%
563–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
9% / 42%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,951
Family income $30–48k$18,838
Family income $48–75k$26,414
Family income $75–110k$26,396
Family income $110k+$27,453
Full sticker price (per year)
$55,013
Tuition & fees – in-state
$38,200
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$38,200
Median debt at graduation
$26,688
Students with federal loans
45%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
80%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$26,349
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$60,376

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,100
Graduate students
10
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
51%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White69%
Hispanic8.3%
Black7.4%
Two or more5.4%
Asian3.5%
Unknown2.9%
International2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Psychology18%
Social Sciences14%
Health Professions14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Computer & Information Sciences7.1%
English6.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies6.0%
Business & Marketing5.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Karen Petersen
Main phone
(501) 329-6811
Address
1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032-3080

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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