Hendrix College Acceptance Rate
Conway, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,616
- Admitted
- 1,386
- Yield
- 19.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hendrix College's acceptance rate has fallen from 82.8% in 2014–15 to 53% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,665 to 2,616 (+57%) over that period.
Its 53% rate makes Hendrix College more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 94%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (56% for women vs 50.5% for men, a 5.5-point gap). Hendrix College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 19.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,665 | 1,379 | 82.8% | 314 |
| 2015–16 | 1,714 | 1,412 | 82.4% | 395 |
| 2016–17 | 1,830 | 1,411 | 77.1% | 351 |
| 2017–18 | 1,465 | 1,169 | 79.8% | 338 |
| 2018–19 | 1,545 | 1,115 | 72.2% | 309 |
| 2019–20 | 1,628 | 1,139 | 70% | 284 |
| 2020–21 | 1,775 | 1,252 | 70.5% | 311 |
| 2021–22 | 2,385 | 1,629 | 68.3% | 316 |
| 2022–23 | 2,729 | 1,645 | 60.3% | 363 |
| 2023–24 | 2,616 | 1,386 | 53% | 275 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,184 | 663 | 56% |
| Men | 1,432 | 723 | 50.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 605–695 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 580–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 42% |
How Hendrix College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hendrix College's acceptance rate?
Hendrix College's acceptance rate is 53% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,386 admitted of 2,616 applicants).
Is Hendrix College test optional?
Hendrix College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hendrix College?
Hendrix College received 2,616 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,386.
What SAT score do you need for Hendrix College?
Admitted students at Hendrix College typically scored 605–695 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hendrix College getting harder to get into?
Hendrix College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.8% in 2014–15 to 53% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hendrix.edu/.