Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,500 per year..

The Chemistry major at Hendrix College emphasizes analytical reasoning, experimental design, and problem-solving through hands-on learning. Students gain experience with advanced instruments starting in introductory courses. The programme offers an ACS-certified degree, recognized nationally for rigorous preparation. Students complete a required full-time co-op during their third year. The curriculum integrates research and real-world applications across academic, industrial, and environmental contexts.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits. Students complete coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and related sciences, with a required full-time co-op and a Senior Year Experience course. The ACS-certified track includes specific course requirements beyond the standard BA degree.

Graduates enter careers in environmental consulting, pharmaceuticals, research science, medical fields, and materials science.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Additional documents include letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four-year duration. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 53% of applicants.

Professional preparation is woven into Hendrix’s liberal arts curriculum. Students choose from 30 majors, including interdisciplinary degrees and pre-professional programs, and 33 minors. Coursework develops critical thinking, teamwork, and communication alongside subject knowledge. Every student can complete a co-op, a full-time, semester-long professional work experience that connects classroom learning with practical preparation. Academic advisors and career counselors work together with students to explore options, set goals, and stay on track.

Hendrix’s campus includes laboratories, classrooms, theatres, gyms, and the Windgate Museum of Art, which presents exhibitions, educational programs, and social activities. The Wellness and Athletics Center includes an aquatics center, an indoor track, and yoga facilities, with community memberships available. More than half of students compete on 21 varsity teams, and over 70 clubs and organizations offer additional ways to build leadership skills and professional connections.

Conway has 60,000 residents and three college campuses, providing the amenities of a college town within a small-town setting. Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital and largest city, is 30 miles away. Students can also reach the Arkansas River Trail, Petit Jean State Park, and Cadron Settlement Park for outdoor activities. Campus traditions include Shirttails, an annual dance-off, and birthday celebrations in The Caf. International students will find a personal campus environment, structured advising, accessible career preparation, and an alumni community active across the world.