The Hendrix curriculum encourages individual initiative. Hendrix has one of the nation's largest undergraduate research programs. Students often present research results at conferences such as the National Conference on Undergraduate Research and meetings of the American Chemical Society and the American Physical Society. Students can design their own majors, engage in independent study and internships, and study abroad. There is an absence of pretense at Hendrix.
Most students live on campus, and there are no fraternities or sororities.
The Social Committee plans social events for the entire community. Hendrix students can participate in more than sixty student-run organizations. Located in central Arkansas, Hendrix students enjoy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Little Rock and the opportunities for outdoor experiences in the Ozark Mountains. More than half of all students participate in intramural sports. At the intercollegiate level, Hendrix competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.