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

Quad's selectivity

  • WabashSelective
  • HendrixSelective

Men and women

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

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

Test scores

SAT total,

Wabash
1130–1335
Hendrix
1123–1348

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

ACT composite,

Wabash
23–28
Hendrix
23–31

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

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

Test policy

  • WabashTest-optional
  • HendrixTest-optional

How they read a record

  • Wabash

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

  • Hendrix

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

What they look at

FactorWabashHendrix
High school GPA Very importantRequired
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank Very importantConsidered
College-prep program RequiredRequired
Recommendations ImportantConsidered
Essay ConsideredRequired
Legacy status ConsideredNot considered
Work experience ConsideredConsidered
Demonstration of competencies Not consideredConsidered
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:Wabash College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout 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