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Hendrix College

Conway, Arkansas

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Overview

Enrollment

1,144
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Location Conway, Arkansas
Online hendrix.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Hendrix College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Hendrix College, located in Conway, Arkansas, approximately 30 miles north of Little Rock, is a private liberal arts institution situated on a 175-acre campus characterized by its Collegiate Gothic architecture and wooded grounds. Founded in 1876 by the United Methodist Church, the college maintains its historical connection while operating as a nonsectarian institution. The academically selective college emphasizes undergraduate education through its liberal arts curriculum, with particularly strong programs in biology, psychology, economics, and creative writing. Hendrix employs a distinctive residential learning community model where most students live on campus in traditional residence halls or theme houses, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Warriors.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Hendrix College is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1133/1328
ACT 23/30
GPA 3.79

Applications Accepted

60.3% 
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Applications Due Jun 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,750
Costs for Hendrix College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$350
Room and Board $13,600
Budget for Other Expenses$2,900
Total One Year Cost$52,700

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Hendrix College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 22%
Biology 15%
Psychology 12%
English and Literature 8%
General Studies 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024