http://www.hendrix.edu

ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
426 men/549 women

FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
920
Number accepted:
812
Number enrolled:
322
Average SAT scores:
V 614/M 586
Average ACT score:
27
Average GPA:
3.72
Freshman retention rate:
79%

COSTS:
Tuition:
$19,770
Room and Board:
$7,700
Fees, books, misc.:
$825 approx.

FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
93%
Average financial aid package:
$8,565

FACULTY:
Full-time:
72
Part-time:
16
Ph.D.:
63
Student-faculty ratio:
14:1

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College Description
Hendrix College is a private, residential, liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1,000 students. Founded in 1876, Hendrix is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. From the beginning, Hendrix has endeavored to provide its students with a classical education emphasizing exposure to the liberal arts. Hendrix is located in central Arkansas in the town of Conway, population 40,000. Conway is in the foothills of the Ozark mountains, 30 miles north of the state capital, Little Rock, Arkansas-population 500,000. Approximately 35% of the student body comes from outside of the state. There are 37 states and 10 foreign countries represented. Hendrix attracts students who are looking for small classes, a strong community, research and service opportunities, and an environment that fosters personal growth and intellectual curiosity.

Academic Life
The Hendrix academic calendar includes three terms each year. Students take three classes in each of the three ten-week terms (fall, winter, and spring) for a total of nine courses per year. No summer session is held on campus. All courses count as one credit toward graduation. Hendrix awards one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Arts. A five-year Master of Accounting program begins in 1998. Twenty-four majors and 25 minors are available as areas of concentration. Students wishing to design their own major may do so through our interdisciplinary studies program. Approximately 60% of Hendrix graduates go on to graduate or professional schools within two years of graduation. The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation sponsors programs and activities in literature and language, while the Steel Center organizes events relating to the study of philosophy and religion. Many students take advantage of study abroad opportunities through three programs sponsored by the College: Hendrix in Oxford, Hendrix in London, and Hendrix in Austria. In addition, Hendrix participates in the International Student Exchange Program with over 110 universities worldwide.

Campus Life
Hendrix is a residential campus. About 85% of the student body lives in one of six residence halls located in the park-like 50-acre campus. An additional 100 acres serves as home to a variety of recreational facilities and a nature trail. The Hendrix student body discontinued the use of a Greek system over 50 years ago, and there are no fraternities or sororities on campus today. Today, students participate in events organized by the campus-wide social committee and by residence hall councils. Extracurricular activities range from political and cultural organizations to outdoor adventure groups. Close to 75% of the student body participates in intramurals. Volunteerism allows Hendrix students to get involved and meet people while helping the local community. Through the student-run Volunteer Action Center, students work with service organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and St. Francis House, the local homeless shelter. Last year 60% of all students participated in volunteer service.

Facilities and Resources
All academic buildings are located on the 50-acre primary campus. The Olin C. Bailey Library, built in 1993, has 166,000 volumes of books and 26,000 bound periodicals with electronic access to over 1,100 subscriptions. Buhler Hall is devoted to life sciences while Reynolds Hall houses the physical sciences. Students have access to all scientific equipment and facilities and routinely use them in their research. The Trieschman Fine Arts building is home to a gallery that displays a variety of exhibits throughout the year. Practice rooms are available for students to take voice and music lessons, and the Reeves Recital Hall provides a venue for sharing these talents. There are three computer labs on campus. The main lab houses over 40 computers; the computers are divided evenly between Macintoshes and PCs. Each residence hall room has two computer ports for individuals to connect personal computers to the Hendrix Net and the Internet. The Mabee Activity Center serves the student body's intramural recreation needs. It houses indoor tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, aerobics, nautilus, volleyball, and other equipment.

Athletics/Sports
The Hendrix athletic program participates in the NCAA Division III. In accordance with Division III rules, Hendrix does not award athletic scholarships. The school is a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Other members of the SCAC include Rhodes, Trinity University, Millsaps, Centre College, Oglethorpe, Southwestern University, and the University of the South. Hendrix athletes are students first; they are serious about grades and academic goals yet hold a desire to compete in the athletic arena. Hendrix provides an atmosphere where both of these goals are possible. Women's and men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track. The men also have a varsity baseball team and the women a volleyball team.

Financial Aid
Approximately 85% of all Hendrix students receive financial aid. Financial aid packages may include any or all of the following options: academic merit scholarships; music, art, or theatre scholarships; federal work-study and federally subsidized or unsubsidized loans; federal grants; or, on a limited basis, Hendrix grants. Scholarships are need-blind. Other forms of aid are based on a student's and his/her family's financial need. The Office of Financial Aid uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to make determinations of financial aid eligibility. The College advises students to submit a completed FAFSA to the Financial Aid Office by February 15, our deadline for priority consideration, in the year prior to enrollment in college.

Admission Requirements
Hendrix seeks students with varied interests and talents who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and the potential for academic success and significant contribution to Hendrix outside of the classroom. Because of the academic nature of the school, it is expected that applicants will have taken college preparatory coursework in high school. In reviewing applicants, Hendrix considers the following criteria: high school record in college preparatory courses, SAT or ACT scores, essay, leadership experience, and co-curricular interests. Interviews are not required under normal application procedures; however, students must submit a writing sample with their application. The College reviews applications on a rolling admissions basis. The first letters of acceptance are mailed in mid-November and continue thereafter as applications are received and reviewed. It is recommended that students apply in the fall. The successful student at Hendrix is, most likely, one who appreciates academic challenge in the classroom and a strong sense of community in his or her living environment.

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