Hendrix College Admission Requirements

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Hendrix College Admission Overview

Hendrix College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Hendrix College admitted 55.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.79 GPA (A-) and SAT 1123-1348 / ACT 23-31. Hendrix College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hendrix College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

55.6%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Hendrix College

Acceptance Rate

The Hendrix College acceptance rate is 55.6%. Last year, 1,759 of 3,161 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hendrix College and can you get accepted?

Hendrix College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Hendrix College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hendrix College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.79

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.79

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Hendrix College typically have around a 3.79 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Hendrix College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

33% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Hendrix College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 32.58% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.8% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.53% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.42% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.79% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.88% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Hendrix College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1123-1348

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 563
  • Composite 1123
SAT 25th percentile scores for Hendrix College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 668
  • Math 680
  • Composite 1348
SAT 75th percentile scores for Hendrix College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Hendrix College typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1123–1348) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. Hendrix College ranks #1 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1123 to 1348

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Hendrix College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Hendrix College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1348+ Above 75th >71%
1240 to 1348 Avg + 57%-71%
1123 to 1240 Avg - 40%-57%
Below 1123 Below mid-50 <40%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hendrix College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

50%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 20
  • Composite 23
ACT 25th percentile scores for Hendrix College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 34
  • Math 28
  • Composite 31
ACT 75th percentile scores for Hendrix College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Hendrix College typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Hendrix College places #1 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Hendrix College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Hendrix College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
31+ Above 75th >71%
27 to 31 Avg + 56%-71%
23 to 27 Avg - 40%-56%
Below 23 Below mid-50 <40%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

67% of Hendrix College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hendrix College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 37%
Top 25% of class 67%
Top 50% of class 92%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Hendrix College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,452 1,709 3,161
Accepted 909 850 1,759
Acceptance Rate 63% 50% 56%
Enrolled 155 163 318
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 19% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hendrix College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hendrix College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

274

Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hendrix College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Hendrix College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Hendrix College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.79 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1123-1348); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107080.

GPA calculator: Hendrix College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026