School Overview
Hendrix College, located in Conway, Arkansas, is a private liberal arts college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Notwithstanding its relationship with the Methodist Church, Hendrix College readily accepts students from diverse religious backgrounds. In fact, the student body at Hendrix is made up of students from a large variety of religions. Hendrix offers a secular curriculum.
Currently, the student body at Hendrix is roughly 1400 and represents forty-three states and at least fourteen countries. In 2008, Hendrix ranked 71st in the nation in the US News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges. Forbes ranked Hendrix as 81st in the nation for America’s Best Colleges in 2009. In 2011, US News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges ranked Hendrix as one of highest “up and coming” liberal arts colleges in the United States.
Hendrix is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
General Information
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Admission Office 1600 Washington Avenue Conway, AR 72032-3080 (501) 450-1362 (800) 277-9017 Fax: (501) 450-3843 [email protected] Contact: Laura Martin Director of Admission |
Main Address 1600 Washington Avenue Conway, AR 72032 (501) 329-6811 www.hendrix.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,342 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 433 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,341 Graduate enrollment: 8 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 94% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Computer & Information Sciences Education English Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Hendrix College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (501) 329-6811 |
| Website: | www.hendrix.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.hendrix.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032-3080 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,328 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 70% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,328 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $42,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $42,440 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $33,322 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Hendrix College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hendrix College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 32 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Hendrix College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hendrix College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $42,440 |
| Out-of-state | $42,440 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $42,440 |
| Out-of-state | $42,440 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 396 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 396 | 100% | $33,322 |
| Student loan aid | 217 | 55% | $6,817 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,303 | 100% | $30,794 |
| Federal student loans | 657 | 50% | $6,595 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hendrix College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hendrix College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,830 | 873 | 957 | Percent admitted | 100% | 77% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 19% | 20% | 19% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hendrix College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,328 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,321 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hendrix College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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