Hendrix College
Conway, Arkansas · Private
Hendrix College admitted 53% of 2,616 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1185–1385 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Hendrix College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Hendrix College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hendrix College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,444 a year. After grants, students paid $24,236 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hendrix College’s acceptance rate?
Hendrix College admitted 53% of applicants: 1,386 of 2,616 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hendrix College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hendrix College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1185 to 1385, with a median around 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hendrix College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Hendrix College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Hendrix College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Hendrix College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Hendrix College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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