In 2022, Hendrix College's tuition was $34,750 a year.
In 2022, tuition increased 5.3%–from $33,000 the prior year. Usually, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.
Remember, the total cost of tuition isn't the final cost for attending college. Many students owe a lot less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. And, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college more manageable until you're done with college.
Hendrix College is a private, religious institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Arkansas as it does for residents from other states.
Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public, state schools can offer lower tuition for students who meet the requirements for in-state residency.
Choosing a college where you are eligible for the reduced tuition offered to state residentscan save students a lot of money on the total cost of attending college. Don't forget to confirm your state's eligibility criteria for as an in-state resident. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.
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Tuition at Hendrix College is the same for each student.
International students are not eligible for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or Hendrix College-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at Hendrix College:
•On-campus jobs •Loans from outsideHendrix College •Hendrix College-specific scholarships •International Students Tuition Waivers
International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.
In addition to the cost of tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when estimating the cost of attendance for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Hendrix College.
Housing and campus dining at Hendrix College costs $13,600 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that enables you to eat in the school dining facilities. Students who live off campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $3,454.
Meal-plan costs can depend on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus
First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.
Most schools also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.
Keep in mind, there could also be optional fees associated with participating in certain activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Most colleges have ways for students who may struggle to participate because of cost can find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.
The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you plan to bring a car or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these questions can drastically impact your estimated cost of transportation. At Hendrix College, freshman are allowed to park on campus.
Where are a college is located can impact transportation costs. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand transportation in a city is usually costly, but there may be more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Hendrix Collegeis located in a suburban setting in Arkansas, near Little Rock.
When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to consider the cost of things like entertainment, clothes, furnishings and toiletries.
Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of what is really costs to go to Hendrix College.
What will the cost of attending Hendrix College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.
2022 Total Tuition and Expenses | |
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Tuition | $34,750 |
Room and Board | $13,600 |
Board Only | $6,700 |
Other expenses | $1,800 |
The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.
Total Estimated Costs | |
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On-Campus | $51,600 |
Off-Campus | $44,700 |
The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.
The majority of Hendrix College undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2022, 742 of the 1,111 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Hendrix College meets 88.9% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $26,711 a year. Around 65% of Hendrix College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Hendrix College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $25,370 of student loan debt.
The average debt for each loan type varies.
Average Debt By Loan Type | |
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Federal Loans | $22,553 |
Private Loans | $22,718 |
Most Common Loans for Hendrix College Students | |
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Federal Loans | 65% |
Private loans | 8% |
Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Hendrix College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.
Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.
In 2022, Hendrix College awarded 742 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $26.2 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $15.82 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.
Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Hendrix College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.
When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.
The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Hendrix College was $26,711 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Hendrix College seem more manageable.
Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students | |
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On-Campus | $24,889 |
Off-Campus | $17,989 |
What will attending Hendrix College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.
As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Hendrix College's net cost calculator on their website.
Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.
Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.
Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.
Hendrix College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - International Students
Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.
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