Acceptance Rate
56%
Avg. SAT
1348
75th percentile
“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.”
Conway, AR
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
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.
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Academics
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In Hendrix's classrooms, you'll join seminars where professors ditch lectures for debates that spill into coffee chats, backed by an 11:1 ratio that means your bio prof remembers your lab mishap. The signature Odyssey program demands you rack up four credits through internships, research, study abroad, or community service before graduating—think dissecting frogs in Belize or coding apps for local nonprofits. Sciences shine brightest, with biology and physics majors landing co-authored papers; philosophy and English foster sharp thinkers. Tradeoff: fewer niche majors than giants like UArk, so specialized paths require creativity.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,100 undergrad • 10 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
70%
Black / African American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Conway, AR
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week blends rigorous days with spontaneous fun: Monday lab, Wednesday philosophy Socratic circle, Friday bonfire sing-along. Campus hums with 100+ clubs, from ultimate frisbee to Model UN, in a social scene that's inclusive but low-key—no raging parties, just house gatherings and the annual One-Mile Run where 1,100 students jog together at dawn. All freshmen live on campus in themed dorms like the artsy "Servants of Fatima," fostering quirky traditions amid Southern humidity and tornado watches. Greek life exists quietly (10% join), but cliques form around outdoorsy hikes in nearby Lake Conway or service trips. Challenges: limited diversity (mostly white, Southern) and dating pool shrinks fast in a town prioritizing church over bars.
Housing
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$4,004
$30K – $48K
$7,103
$48K – $75K
$10,343
$75K – $110K
$12,727
$110K+
$15,043
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
80%
4 Years Graduation Rate
71%
6 Years Graduation Rate
73%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$60,376
80% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Hendrix College and return in the fall. 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 73% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
71%
4-5 years
2%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
26%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$34,750
Acceptance
56%
Undergrads
1,100
4-Year Grad Rate
71%
Endowment
$178M
Conway, AR 72032-3080
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