Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Hendrix's yield is 7 pts higher than Washington's
Yield rate - 2
Hendrix's SAT midpoint is 26 points higher than Washington's
SAT midpoint - 3
Hendrix admits 56% vs. 57% at Washington
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HendrixSelective
- WashingtonSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HendrixTest-optional
- WashingtonTest scores required
How they read a record
Hendrix
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Washington
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 48% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Hendrix | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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