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Hendrix College

Conway, AR

Overview

Dive into a hands-on Odyssey of discovery at this quirky liberal arts gem in small-town Arkansas, where close-knit classes fuel big adventures.

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
Identity

The vibe feels like a thoughtful family reunion crossed with a think tank—progressive in a conservative state, outdoorsy amid humid Ozark foothills. Not ideal if you need urban nightlife or massive sports scenes; isolation amplifies campus insularity, but it forges lifelong networks.

1,100
Undergrads
10
Grad Students
55.6%
Acceptance
73.0%
Grad Rate
Photos
Aerial View of Hendrix College | Hendrix College
Hendrix College Arch
McCraw Hall
Gatlin Hall
Ellis Hall
Martin Hall
Cabe Student Life Center
Mills Center for Social Sciences
Hulen Hall
Wellness and Athletic Center
Hendrix College Campus
Sports Hendrixfootballaction
Thompson Memorial Chapel
Academics
11.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
73.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,100
Undergraduate Enrollment
10
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
55.6%
Acceptance Rate
3.50
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$0
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

563680

SAT Reading

560668

ACT Composite

2331

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School avg: 3.50

0.00 – 4.00 scale

School range: 1123–1348

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 23–31

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$50,850

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$34,750

Room & Board

$15,000

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
$29,930
Avg Grant (recipients)
$8,124
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,258 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,100

Acceptance Rate

56%

Graduation Rate

73%

Tuition & Room/Board

$49,750

Affiliation

Evangelical Church

Visit Website

hendrix.edu

Conway, AR 72032-3080

City: Small
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