Hendrix College

https://www.hendrix.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,850

4.27% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,699

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

55.6%

3,161 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,110

99.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.4%

212 Graduates

About

Hendrix College is a higher education institution located in Faulkner County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hendrix College were General Health Services (33 degrees awarded), General English Language & Literature (29 degrees), and General Psychology (29 degrees).

In 2024, 270 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hendrix College. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (192 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hendrix College is $37,850, which is $9,672 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hendrix College is $37,850, which is $9,672 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,699.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Hendrix College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,850

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hendrix College was $37,850. The cost of tuition at Hendrix College is $9,672 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hendrix College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,699

2024 Value

1.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hendrix College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,699. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hendrix College grew by 1.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hendrix College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,678

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hendrix College was of $12,678 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.65% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hendrix College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Hendrix College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hendrix College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Hendrix College received 3,161 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,161 applicants, 1,759 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,110 students enrolled at Hendrix College in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hendrix College has an overall enrollment yield of 18.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,759

Accepted Out of 3,161

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hendrix College was 55.6% (1,759 admissions from 3,161 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 53%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 20.8%, while admissions grew by 26.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hendrix College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Hendrix College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hendrix College had a total enrollment of 1,110 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hendrix College is 1,102 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Hendrix College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hendrix College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.3% White, 8.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.48% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 3.42% Asian, 0.811% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hendrix College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25%) and White Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hendrix College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,110 students. The full-time enrollment at Hendrix College is 1,102 and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Hendrix College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hendrix College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hendrix College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Hendrix College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hendrix College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
769 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
93 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hendrix College is 69.3% White, 8.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.48% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 3.42% Asian, 0.811% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 8 more women than men received degrees from Hendrix College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hendrix College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hendrix College is General Health Services (33 degrees awarded), followed by General English Language & Literature (29 degrees) and General Psychology (29 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hendrix College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (29 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), and History (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hendrix College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (523,470 people), Other managers (359,079 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (277,761 people), Postsecondary teachers (223,134 people), and Secondary school teachers (196,465 people).

The most specialized majors at Hendrix College in 2024 are English (29 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), History (9 degrees), Social Sciences (50 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hendrix College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hendrix College are English (29 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), History (9 degrees), Social Sciences (50 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hendrix College are Elementary & secondary schools (716,750 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (494,833 people), Legal services (417,828 people), Computer Systems Design (289,101 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (234,993 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hendrix College.

Most Common (2024)

General Health Services
33 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
29 degrees awarded
General Psychology
29 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hendrix College was General Health Services with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hendrix College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

131

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Hendrix College, which is 0.942 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hendrix College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Hendrix College in General Economics, which is 1.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Hendrix College in General Psychology, which is 2.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Hendrix College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hendrix College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

2.22% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
184 degrees awarded
White Female
164 degrees awarded
White Female
159 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hendrix College is white female (184 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (164 degrees).

Operations

Hendrix College has an endowment valued at nearly $219M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.6M (14.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Hendrix College had a total salary expenditure of 52.9M. Hendrix College employs 51 Professors, 21 Assistant professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Hendrix College are Male Professor (27), Female Professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hendrix College are: Service, with 75 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$219M

2024 Endowment

7.8%

growth from 2023

Hendrix College has an endowment valued at about $219M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hendrix College grew 7.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $170M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hendrix College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.4M

2024 Salaries

10.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hendrix College paid a median of $20.4M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($52.9M) and a 10.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.12% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.486% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hendrix College paid a total of $6.85M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hendrix College were Service with 75 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

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