Liberal arts college
#1 Best colleges in ArkansasHendrix College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,149 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,688 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#94 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#121 of 1,132
- Best small colleges in America#98 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#199 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#173 of 1,318
- Best colleges in America#292 of 1,829
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- Best colleges for psychology in America#227 of 1,418
- Best colleges for English in America#215 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#228 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#253 of 1,481
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#330 of 1,829
- Best colleges for history in America#226 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#216 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#226 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#228 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#213 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#225 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#159 of 750
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#98 of 430
In Arkansas
- Best colleges in Arkansas#1 of 23
- Best colleges for business in Arkansas#1 of 23
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Arkansas#1 of 23
- Best colleges for education in Arkansas#1 of 21
- Best colleges for psychology in Arkansas#1 of 20
- Best colleges for accounting in Arkansas#1 of 19
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Arkansas#1 of 19
- Best colleges for English in Arkansas#1 of 19
- Best colleges for music in Arkansas#1 of 19
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Arkansas#1 of 18
- Best colleges for art and design in Arkansas#1 of 17
- Best colleges for chemistry in Arkansas#1 of 17
- Best colleges for history in Arkansas#1 of 17
- Best colleges for mathematics in Arkansas#1 of 17
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Arkansas#1 of 16
- Best small colleges in Arkansas#1 of 13
- Best test-optional colleges in Arkansas#1 of 10
- Best colleges for computer science in Arkansas#1 of 9
- Best colleges for economics in Arkansas#1 of 8
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,282 · ACT 27
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,797
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $55,013 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,098 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 51% |
| Total students | 1,107 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,149 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $55,013 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,688 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 72% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 63% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 65% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 76% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $60,376 |
| Admission rate | 56% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $989 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Average SAT | 1282 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560–668 |
| SAT math | 563–680 |
| ACT composite | 23–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Economics | |
| English | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer science, Fine arts, German, Health sciences, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Kinesiology and exercise science, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other philosophy and religious studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Health professions | |
| Psychology | |
| English |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,852 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 17%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $184,772IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)About 29 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Town population | 67,642Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MemphisAbout 140 miles away · about 3 hours by car |
| Typical weather | 38°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Conway, AR, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 1.80 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Hendrix College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 16% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Hendrix College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,149 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College admitted 56% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Hendrix College’s graduates do?
- 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $60,376; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,688.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 107080
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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