Hendrix College

Hendrix College was established in 1876. The institution was originally called Central Institute but was given its current name in 1889. It is a private college of liberal arts situated in Conway, Arkansas. The campus of the college has more than 35 buildings spread across an area of 160 acres. The college provides major and minor programs in over 30 disciplinary fields. It also has courses in interdisciplinary studies. The institution has formulated various international programs as well.

Hendrix College has an active student life. The campus is home to several student-run clubs and organizations, including the Hendrix Student Association, the Academic & Professional Organizations and the Special Interest Organizations, among others. The institution sponsors Greek organizations like Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Psi Omega, Psi Chi and Sigma Delta Pi.

Hendrix College Highlights

Where Hendrix College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in science, drama and performing arts, mathematics, music, art studies, liberal arts, and therapy and counseling.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Hendrix Students

The student enrollment at Hendrix was 1,195 in 2007 (1,187 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Hendrix participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Hendrix provides on-campus housing for 928 of its 1,187 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Hendrix Athletics

Hendrix is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Hendrix Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: