Hendrix College, by all appearances, doesn't want to be just another small, liberal arts college. And, by all appearances, it's not.

   At a time in which it sometimes appears that thinking out of the box is no longer valued and civil discourse has gone the way of the steam engine, Hendrix strongly encourages students to engage in individual thinking, debate with each other, and openly consider new ideas.

   One of the most telling items on the Hendrix website is a statement saying, "...if you think some things just shouldn't be questioned, you might not be happy at Hendrix". Isn't that a refreshing statement for a college to make?

   Another Hendrix difference is its Odyssey Program, which requires students to choose at least three hands on learning experiences prior to graduation.

   The Hendrix student body totals a little over 1,000. Students come from nine nations and more than 30 U.S. states. Approximately one out of eight students is from a minority background.

   Hendrix is probably the most selective college or university in Arkansas. About half it's students ranked in the top ten percent of their high school classes, three quarters were in the top quarter, and their midrange ACT composite scores were 25-31.

   There is one professor per eleven students at Hendrix, and all faculty hold terminal degrees.

   Hendrix's endowment, now nearing $200, ensures its fiscal strength and stability.

   Hendrix's actual "cost of attendance" is also a big plus because virtually everyone receives financial aid in one form or another.

   If being introduced to new kinds of people and new ideas appeals to you, if you like the idea of doing some learning outside of the traditional classroom, and if you want to share small classes with capable, motivated students, you should find out more about Hendrix.