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Conway, Arkansas

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Chances of getting into Hendrix College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for Hendrix College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Hendrix College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Hendrix College is 68%.  It ranks #12 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Hendrix College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,629 out of 2,385 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 35 percent on standardized admission tests. Hendrix College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Hendrix College application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hendrix College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 69% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Hendrix College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1340
Applicants Submitting SAT 
13%
SAT Scores for Hendrix College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for Hendrix College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1340
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Hendrix College?

Hendrix College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Hendrix College score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1340.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Hendrix College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1340 and Above Good >80%
1215 to 1340 Avg + 68%-80%
1090 to 1215 Avg - 53%-68%
965 to 1090 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 965 Low <37%
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Hendrix College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
69%
ACT Scores for Hendrix College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Hendrix College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Hendrix College?

Hendrix College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Hendrix College regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Hendrix College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >82%
27 to 31 Avg + 68%-82%
24 to 27 Avg - 55%-68%
21 to 24 Reach 41%-55%
Less than 21 Low <41%
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Hendrix College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.79
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Hendrix College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Hendrix College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Hendrix College was 3.79 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Hendrix College accepts 68% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Hendrix College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 32.58% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.8% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.53% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.42% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.79% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.88% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

67% of Hendrix College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hendrix College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 37%
Top 25% of class 67%
Top 50% of class 92%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Hendrix College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,173 1,212 2,385
Accepted 818 811 1,629
Acceptance Rate 70% 67% 68%
Enrolled 161 155 316
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 19% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
40

Applicants have 40 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hendrix College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hendrix College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hendrix College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hendrix College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107080 IPEDS survey data for Hendrix College.

FAQs

Does Hendrix College prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Hendrix College. 69% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Hendrix College?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to Hendrix College. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Hendrix College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1340. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Hendrix College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 69% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.