Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $62,500..

Graduates are qualified to pursue advanced study in physics or enter technical careers. The programme emphasizes problem-solving using mathematics and computers within a liberal arts context. Students engage in hands-on research from their first semester, including designing independent projects and conducting advanced lab work. They collaborate with faculty on real research in nuclear physics, micro-fluidics, and theoretical physics.

Focus areas include nuclear physics, micro-fluidics, theoretical fundamental physics.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across core physics courses, mathematics, laboratory work, and research projects. Students complete a senior capstone project involving original research.

Graduates enter roles such as systems engineer, data analyst, research scientist, patent attorney, and software developer.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Campus life at Wabash centers on participation and connection. Students can join more than 70 campus clubs, student government, fraternities, athletic teams, performance ensembles, theater, or intramural activities. Intercollegiate athletics are popular, while campus traditions include ceremonies connected with nearly two centuries of College history. The Bachelor, Wabash’s college newspaper, has won Indiana Collegiate Press Association awards, including recognition as Best Small College Newspaper.

Academic study follows a liberal arts model with 40 degree programs. A 9-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio supports close instructional attention, and professors include students in research and remain available for questions. The College also connects learning with internships, immersion trips, and WabashX experiences. Language study gives students opportunities to widen their understanding of the world, while the Global Health Initiative offers a direct-admission pathway for some incoming students.

Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Wabash offers a small-town setting for students who want campus activities and personal contact with faculty. Career preparation is supported through internship opportunities, career services, and an active alumni network. International students can find a campus where classroom participation, research, leadership, athletics, and student organizations all form part of the undergraduate experience. Immersion trips and language learning provide additional ways to engage with communities and perspectives beyond campus.