About Conway
Welcome to Your College Town
From the moment you arrive, you will feel instantly at home in Conway. It may feel like Conway is built for you, and considering it is known as the City of Colleges (there are three here), it practically is.
Home to 72,000 people, Conway is small enough to be safe but big enough to offer excitement and opportunity. This thriving city just north of Little Rock offers a classic downtown filled with shops and restaurants, easy access to nature, art, live music, and numerous career prospects. And while it might once have been considered a hidden gem, the secret is out: As one of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas, you will not be alone in discovering its charm.
Conway by the Numbers
Conway and the greater Central Arkansas region create an environment that equips you for growth, making it an ideal place to live and study.
Top 10
Fastest-Growing Cities in Arkansas
Conway is on a tear, growing nearly 13% since 2020. That has brought in millions in new investments, as well as job opportunities.
72,000
City Population
People move here because they are drawn to professional pathways in tech, healthcare, and education, as well as the security of a town that still feels small.
10 Min
Walkable Downtown Access
Leave the car. Get your steps instead. Conway’s historic downtown is a short walk from your residence hall along quiet, pedestrian-friendly streets.
30
Miles to the Capital
As Arkansas’s capital and largest city, Little Rock is ripe with opportunity and is an easy half-hour drive from campus.
Get to Know Conway, Arkansas
Living in Conway means having easy access to lakes and trails, a historic downtown, and a growing economy.
Downtown Commerce & Entertainment
We love our charming downtown, just a 10-minute walk from campus. Pick from a half-dozen coffee shops, visit local stores and restaurants, and enjoy festivals like Toad Suck Daze (for real).
Capital City Co-ops & Culture
Little Rock gives students access to co-ops and professional networking events, as well as live music, art venues, great food, and the thriving River Market district.
Basecamp for Natural Exploration
Conway is in the foothills of the vast Ozark Mountains, an area filled with limitless opportunities for outdoor exploration, from hiking to paddling to camping. Conway itself has earned recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community, and right at Hendrix, you can hit the road by “checking out” a bike from our campus library, just like a book!
A Hub for the Community
Hendrix College and Conway are intertwined, each contributing to the vitality of the other. For 150 years, we have served as a cultural, economic, and intellectual engine for our local community.
Windgate Art Museum
The 8,000-square-foot Windgate Museum of Art, located on campus, is free and open to the public. As one of the leading teaching museums in Arkansas, it features as many as 10 different contemporary exhibitions a year, as well as thought-provoking lectures, workshops, film screenings, and more.
The Village at Hendrix
The Village at Hendrix is a modern, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood adjacent to campus. This New Urbanist neighborhood combines student housing with shops and public spaces that host festivals, markets, and music shows throughout the year. It also features inviting restaurant spaces where you can connect with friends and classmates at places like La Pista, Roost & Tap, and Demure Coffee.
Event Hosting
Our historic campus is an inspiring location to host and cater your event. Whether you are planning a formal banquet, executive retreat, or other event, we are glad to welcome your company, organization, or conference to campus.
Life Around Hendrix
These pictures are the next best thing to experiencing Conway in person. This is just some of the beauty and history that can be the backdrop to your college years.
Launch Your Future in Conway
Many students come to Conway for college and discover it’s a great place to build a career and a life. Learn more about the vibrant, fast-growing city we call home.