More selective than 94% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hendrix College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Hendrix College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hendrix College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 668 |
| SAT math | 563 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1123 | 1348 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hendrix College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 560–668 | 563–680 | 23–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | 605–695 | 580–690 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hendrix College compared with other Arkansas colleges?
Hendrix College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 41% | 40% | $12,653 |
| 2 | Hendrix College | 56% | 72% | $24,149 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 59% | 42% | $17,248 |
| 4 | University of the Ozarks | 60% | 51% | $17,360 |
| 5 | Lyon College | 63% | 47% | $19,616 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | 63% | 34% | $12,287 |
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Hendrix College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hendrix College admissions questions
What is the Hendrix College acceptance rate?
Hendrix College accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,386 of 2,616 applicants were admitted.
Does Hendrix College require the SAT or ACT?
Hendrix College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hendrix College?
The middle 50% of Hendrix College enrolled first-year students scored 1123–1348 on the SAT and 23–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hendrix College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (275 of 1,386).
Is Hendrix College getting harder to get into?
Hendrix College accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hendrix College overview