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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Hendrix College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.79Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.79
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Hendrix College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1123-1348Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 563
- Composite 1123
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 668
- Math 680
- Composite 1348
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Hendrix College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
50%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 20
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 28
- Composite 31
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
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.
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
274Applicants 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
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