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Hendrix College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,258
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Hendrix College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Hendrix College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Hendrix College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,350

Cost of attendance at Hendrix College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,350

Cost of attendance at Hendrix College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hendrix College received on average $45,130 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$45,130
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 28% $4,653 $409,448
Other Federal Grant 226 73% $2,623 $592,802
State Grant/Scholarships 148 48% $3,769 $557,820
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 309 100% $41,407 $12,794,674
Total Grant & Scholarships 309 100% $45,130 $13,945,296

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hendrix College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hendrix College students is 72.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.2%.

72.9%

  • asian 93.8% 15 students
  • African American 61.5% 16 students
  • white 73.7% 230 students
  • unknown 71.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 64.3% 9 students
  • International Students 75.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern Athletic Association
  • Baseball Southern Athletic Association
  • Basketball Southern Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hendrix College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hendrix College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

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