C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

Hendrix College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Conway, Arkansas 72032
Hendrix College campus, Conway, AR
Hendrix College campus, Conway, AR. Photo: Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,107
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
53%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hendrix College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$60,376
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,913
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,688
Median debt at graduation
72.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,282
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
23.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Hendrix College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$40,445$77,167-7%#200 of 368#91$27,000
English Language and Literature$18,668$48,969+1%#287 of 576#59$27,000
Psychology$22,984$39,070-23%#989 of 1027#791$26,975
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$28,322————$21,362

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Hendrix College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $225,457
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,370/mo — vs ~$789/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72032 (4.7% cap, Conway)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,300 $36,300
Room $7,100
Board $7,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $55,444 $55,444

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,107
Total Students
50%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 9%
Black 7%
Asian 4%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hendrix College?
Hendrix College has an acceptance rate of 53%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Hendrix College?
Tuition at Hendrix College is $36,300 for in-state students and $36,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Hendrix College?
The graduation rate at Hendrix College is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Hendrix College a good school?
Hendrix College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Hendrix College?
Hendrix College has a total enrollment of 1,107 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology