How can I apply for admission to Hendrix College?
The first step in applying to Hendrix is completing the Common Application online. You may also download a Hendrix application and mail it directly to Hendrix, but applying online is easier, faster, and free!
What items are needed for a completed application?
A completed application consists of an application for admission, application essay, $40 application fee, official transcript(s)*, ACT and/or SAT scores, and school report. We also recommend that you submit at least one third-party evaluation with your application, though this piece is not required. A resume is also very helpful in our evaluation to ensure that we consider all your activities, be they academic, extracurricular, or community-based.
*Most admission decisions are based upon a sixth or seventh semester high school transcript. However, receipt of a final transcript indicating final grades in all work attempted is required by July 1 after the senior year.
How can I get my application fee waived?
The $40, nonrefundable application fee is waived if you submit the Common Application online. It is also waived if you submit a completed Hendrix application by December 1 or bring it with you to a campus visit.
Is one standardized test preferred over another?
Hendrix affirms its desire to evaluate students on a holistic basis and thus will continue to utilize standardized test scores as one component of the application review. We will accept either the ACT or the SAT. We show no preference on which test is taken, but we strongly encourage all applicants to take one or both of the tests during their junior or senior year of high school. If you’ve taken both tests, we’ll use the score of the one on which you’ve performed better. Additionally, Hendrix utilizes a method called “super-scoring” in which sub-scores from multiple tests are combined to form the highest composite score.
Note that scores from the ACT and SAT writing tests are not considered when evaluating candidates for admission.
When should I expect to hear when I’m accepted or not?
The Admission committee begins reviewing completed applications in October. It takes approximately three to four weeks to process applications. Letters of acceptance are mailed on a “rolling admission” basis beginning in late October and continuing until the class is full. All applications completed by December 1 will be notified of an admission decision by the end of December.
What do I need to receive an academic scholarship?
Complete the application for admission to Hendrix, which also serves as the application for academic scholarships. Three factors, all weighted equally, help determine who is eligible for academic scholarships and what amount is awarded: GPA and college preparatory classes taken (math, science, social science, English and foreign language); ACT and/or SAT scores; and class rank. If your high school does not rank students, your GPA will receive double-weight in the scholarship award process. Additionally, your writing submission, letters of recommendation, and resume also are utilized in scholarship evaluations.
For questions regarding your application, please contact your admission counselor. Click here to find your counselor.
For general questions about Hendrix or the admission process, please contact us at adm@hendrix.edu.