First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: via.hendrix.edu · checked September 27, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Hendrix College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 130 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 130 Calculus I | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 101 Concepts in Biology (w/Lab) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100 Concepts in Chemistry | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 110 Intro to Academic Writing | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | *One course elective in ENGL | |
| United States History | 3 | *One course elective in HIST | |
| Psychology | 3 | *PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 130 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 130 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 130 Calculus I and MATH 140 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 101 Concepts in Biology (w/Lab) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100 Concepts in Chemistry | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 110 General Chemistry I (w/Lab) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 110 Intro to Academic Writing | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | *One course elective in ENGL | |
| United States History | 3 | *One course elective in HIST | |
| Psychology | 3 | *PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 150 Foundations of Computer Science | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 100 Survey of Economic Issues | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 100 Survey of Economic Issues | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | *One course elective in HIST | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 104 Environmental Biology (w/Lab) | |
| European History | 3 | *One course elective in HIST | |
| Art History | 3 | *One course elective in ARTH | |
| Music Theory | 3 | **MUSI 100 Music Fundamentals | |
| Art—Drawing | 3 | *One course elective in ARTS | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | *One course elective in POLI | |
| Economics—Both Macro and Micro | 3 | ECON 100 and one course elective in ECON | |
| History—African American Studies | 3 | *One course elective in HIST | |
| Languages—Chinese (Mandarin) | 3 | **CHIN 110 Elementary Chinese I | |
| Languages—French | 3 | **FREN 110 First Year French I | |
| Languages—Latin | 3 | **LATI 110 Fundamentals of Latin I | |
| Languages—Spanish | 3 | **SPAN 110 Fundamentals of Spanish I | |
| Languages—Spanish Literature | 3 | One course elective in SPAN | |
| Mathematics—Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | MATH 130 Calculus I | |
| Mathematics—Precalculus | 3 | MATH 120 Precalculus | |
| Mathematics—Statistics | 3 | MATH 215 Introductory Statistics | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 245 Gen. Physics II Workshop (w/Lab) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 235 Gen. Physics I Workshop (w/Lab) | |
| Physics—Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 210 Gen. Physics I (w/Lab) | |
| Physics—Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 220 Gen. Physics II (w/Lab) | |
| Politics—U.S. Government/Politics | 3 | *One course elective in POLI |
Source: hendrix.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 30 |
| Psychology | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Accounting | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Chemical Physics | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
769,258 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.2 of 20
Elevation
337 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
27°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
70 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Central Baptist College1 mi
- University of Central Arkansas2 mi
- University of Arkansas Grantham23 mi
- Philander Smith University27 mi
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock27 mi
- Arkansas Tech University41 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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