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Hendrix College is located in Conway, Arkansas. It is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1876. Rev. Isham L. Burrow established the college as a primary school called Central Institute. Hendrix College is based on a 160-acre campus. Students are offered graduate and undergraduate degrees in several areas of study. Some of the fields of study include humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, theater, environment and pre-professional studies.
Hendrix College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The athletic teams of the college are nicknamed the Warriors. The school sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, golf, swimming, tennis, softball and soccer, among others.
Hendrix is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Conway, AR. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Hendrix is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Hendrix is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study mathematics, music, science, art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Hendrix does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 570 to 690 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Hendrix benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Hendrix offers classes to 1,195 students (1,187 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Hendrix has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Hendrix does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave
Conway, AR 72032-3080
General Phone: (501) 329-6811
http://www.hendrix.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 81 | history, international relations, English, interdisciplinary studies, economics, political science, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, chemical physics, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Hendrix in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 203 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007, Hendrix had a total enrollment of 1,195 students (1,187 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 56% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 49% |
| Texas | 16% |
| Louisiana | 5% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Hendrix offers campus housing for 928 of its 1,187 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Conway, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,323 | 1,094 | 83% | 371 | 34% |
| Men | 601 | 491 | 82% | 174 | 35% |
| Women | 722 | 603 | 84% | 197 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,498 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,498 |
| Room and board | $ 7,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,828 |
Financial Aid:
Hendrix participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109900)
Hendrix has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $76,716 | 8 | $71,929 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $62,877 | 11 | $57,749 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $56,011 | 11 | $49,617 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $67,289 | 32 | $57,439 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hendrix Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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