Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Wabash's yield is 0 pts higher than Hendrix's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Hendrix admits 56% vs. 57% at Wabash

    Acceptance rate
  3. 3

    Wabash's SAT midpoint is 2 points higher than Hendrix's

    SAT midpoint

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Hendrix56%
Wabash57%
Applicants
Hendrix3.2K
Wabash2.5K
Admitted
Hendrix1.8K
Wabash1.4K
Yield rate
Hendrix18%
Wabash19%

Quad's selectivity

  • HendrixSelective
  • WabashSelective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Hendrix63%
WabashNot reported
Men admitted
Hendrix50%
Wabash63%

Test scores

SAT total,

Hendrix
1123–1348
Wabash
1130–1335

Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Hendrix
23–31
Wabash
23–28

Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Hendrix10%
Wabash41%
Submitted ACT
Hendrix50%
Wabash7%

Test policy

  • HendrixTest-optional
  • WabashTest-optional

How they read a record

  • Hendrix

    GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.

  • Wabash

    , GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 29% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.

What they look at

FactorHendrixWabash
High school GPA RequiredVery important
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredVery important
College-prep program RequiredRequired
Recommendations ConsideredImportant
Essay RequiredConsidered
Legacy status Not consideredConsidered
Work experience ConsideredConsidered
Demonstration of competencies ConsideredNot considered
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Wabash College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why