Arkansas: Hendrix College

Hendrix College ((Top College No. 137) is a tiny private school located in Conway, AR, some 30 minutes from Little Rock. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Hendrix’s motto, “Unto the whole person,” reveals its dedication to the liberal arts ideal.

Students are offered 34 majors and 37 minors. A full 100% of freshmen receive grants from the school averaging $24,195. Hendrix is known for its Odyssey Project, a mandatory part of the curriculum in which students take specialized courses and participate in school-approved activities and projects. The college has no fraternities or sororities. The campus is home to three buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hendrix Warriors have 21 varsity teams which compete at the NCAA Division III level.