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Hendrix College

Private nonprofit Conway, AR · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
71%
Graduation Rate
$60,376
Earnings (10yr)
$24,149
Net Price
56%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Hendrix College has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship from professors. With an enrollment of around 1,100 students, the college fosters a close-knit community that enhances the learning experience. The acceptance rate stands at 56%, making it accessible to a diverse range of applicants.

Data from Opportunity Insights shows that graduates of Hendrix College earn a median salary of $60,376 ten years after enrollment. While the college does not report specific mobility rates, the earnings indicate a solid return on investment for students who complete their degrees. The graduation rate is 71%, suggesting that a majority of students successfully navigate their academic paths and transition into the workforce.

The net price for attending Hendrix College is approximately $24,149 per year, with a median debt of $26,688 upon graduation. Students who thrive here are often those interested in social sciences, health professions, and the humanities. The 23% Pell Grant rate indicates that a portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds, reflecting the college's commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Rankings

How Hendrix Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation71%Earnings 10yr$60KNet Price$24KRetention80%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate23%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$26K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%607.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1028.3%MOBILITY62.43%

Cost & Financial Aid

$38,200
In-State Tuition
$38,200
Out-of-State
$24,149
Avg Net Price
$26,688
Median Debt
23%
Pell Grant Rate
45%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$15,951
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,838
Family Income $30K–$48K
$26,414
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,453
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,913
6 Years After Entry
$46,451
8 Years
$60,376
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
58%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,913 6yr $46,451 8yr $60,376 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

62.43%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1028.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
607.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$107,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.70
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
19.6%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 56%
Retention Rate 80%
SAT Average 1282
ACT Midpoint 28
SAT Range 1123–1348
ACT Range 23–31
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,185
Diversity Index 0.50
First-Gen Students 19%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 19%
Biology & Biomedical 16%
Health Professions 13%
Psychology 12%
English & Literature 10%
Computer Science & IT 6%
Business & Marketing 4%
Physical Sciences 3%