Hendrix; Not Just Another Small College
Lots of small colleges aspire to be alike. Hendrix, is seems, wants to be different. And, different it is.
At a time in which it sometimes appears that thinking out of the box is no longer valued and civil discourse has gone the way of the steam engine, Hendrix strongly encourages students to engage in individual thinking, debate with each other, and openly consider new ideas.
One of the most telling items on the Hendrix website is a statement saying, “…if you think some things just shouldn’t be questioned, you might not be happy at Hendrix”. As lots of faculty and even entire academic institutions seek academic conformity, that is a pretty bold statement in some circles…a very refreshing statement for a college to make.
Another Hendrix difference is its Odyssey Program, which requires students to choose at least three hands on learning experiences prior to graduation. What could be more fun for committed learners?
Hendrix enrolls about 1,100 students from 33 states and nine countries.
Hendrix brings in able, motivated students. About 3/4 were in the top quarter of their high school graduating class, and the middle 50% earned ACT composite scores between 25 and 31.
There is one professor per eleven students at Hendrix, and all faculty hold terminal degrees.
Hendrix’s endowment of more than $190 million is the envy of many colleges its size. Not only does an endowment that size enable Hendrix to attract good faculty and offer innovative programming, it enables the college to offer generous financial aid packages.
Hendrix is moderately priced in comparison to many colleges its size. And, the actual cost to students is greatly reduced by the availability of financial aid.
If you’re looking for hands-on learning experiences, a college where an exchange of ideas and lively discussion are the norm, and a college with a strong graduate school placement record, Hendrix may just be for you. Take a look.
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