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Hendrix College

Conway, Arkansas 72032-3080

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Hendrix College is a private institution in Conway with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1336, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,376 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,409.

Established
1876
Motto
εἰς ἄνδρα τέλειον
Mascot
Altus the Warrior
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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17 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
53%Acceptance
1336SAT Avg
1,094Students
11:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$60,376Earnings 10yr
$23,409Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hendrix College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1336

Reading & WritingMid: 620
605695
MathMid: 595
580690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

53.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1336

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,650
Room & Board$14,300
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$52,396
Average Net Price$23,409
Median Debt at Graduation$26,688
Monthly Payment (10yr)$283

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,343
$30–48K$21,032
$48–75K$21,853
$75–110K$25,645
$110K+$26,203

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,409

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,094
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention78.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,913
8 Years$46,451
10 Years$60,376

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,100
Men
$50,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
273 mi(473 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
297 mi(515 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
300 mi(520 min)

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