Hendrix College

Hendrix College

Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,098 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
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A private college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College consistently earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts institutions. Hendrix is featured in “Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.

Academic quality and rigor, innovation, and value have established Hendrix as a fixture in numerous college guides, lists, and rankings. Founded in 1876, Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884.

Our students work closely with faculty who are devoted to teaching and mentoring. We encourage you to achieve your most ambitious goals. Our students thrive in an environment that believes in challenging assumptions and expectations.

Here, you don’t just take notes and take tests. You learn to take chances and to make the whole world your classroom. The Hendrix Odyssey program ensures every student has more opportunity and more support for hands-on learning experiences than at any other institution. We strongly encourage study abroad, service projects, internships, undergraduate research and more. That’s engaged learning at Hendrix.

Neighborhood

Located in downtown Conway, Hendrix College sits in the heart of a walkable neighborhood with easy access to local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores along Washington Avenue and the surrounding blocks. The area offers a mix of student-friendly dining options and entertainment venues within walking distance, creating an active community atmosphere. Conway's downtown continues to develop as a cultural hub, providing students with a small-town feel while maintaining convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreational activities.
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
25
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
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1 mile
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 9 1185 - 1385  
ACT 42 26 - 31  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,616 54 % 45 % -
Number admitted 1,386 52 % 47 % 1 %
Number enrolled 275 55 % 44 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
History
History
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Art/Art Studies
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Mission Statement

Hendrix College cultivates empathy, creativity, self-understanding, rigorous inquiry, informed deliberation, and active learning across the liberal arts, toward the development of the whole person. Through engagement that links the classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.