- Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–668 reading and writing, 563–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–31 composite
- Average net price: $24,236 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Hendrix College reported: an acceptance rate of 56% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hendrix College reviews each application.
Hendrix College GPA requirements
Hendrix College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hendrix College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hendrix College acceptance rate
Hendrix College admitted 1,759 of 3,161 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hendrix College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Conway, Arkansas, with 1,100 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hendrix College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 668 |
| SAT Math | 563 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 22 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1282 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hendrix College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hendrix College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,236 a year at Hendrix College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Hendrix College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Hendrix College admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Hendrix College accept?
Hendrix College's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,759 of 3,161 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Hendrix College look for?
Hendrix College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Hendrix College?
Check Hendrix College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hendrix College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 50% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Hendrix College students have?
The middle 50% of Hendrix College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–668 in reading and writing and 563–680 in math; ACT composite 23–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How important is GPA for getting into Hendrix College?
A lot: Hendrix College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Hendrix College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hendrix College admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Hendrix College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Hendrix College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Hendrix College if a parent went there?
No. Hendrix College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Hendrix College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,236 a year at Hendrix College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Hendrix College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hendrix CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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