Hendrix College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Hendrix is test-optional, but ACT scores still appear to matter: nearly half of enrolled students submitted them. With a 3.77 average GPA, your clearest testing target is the upper part of the 23-31 ACT range, especially 29+, to make your academic case stronger.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Hendrix College facts and stats
Hendrix College is a suburban college with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,101 students. Hendrix has an 80% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 72%.
Conway, AR
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Key Hendrix College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Hendrix, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, which can help with superscoring if Hendrix considers your highest section scores. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or ACT retake is typically the last sitting whose scores are likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Hendrix is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $38,400. About 65% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $28,228. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Hendrix’s estimated cost of attendance is about $53,252 for tuition, fees, room, and board. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $35,859. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $28,228 for recipients. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $26,280.
Student life at Hendrix College
87% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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