Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

At Hendrix College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,500 per year..

Students conduct research in labs and participate in real-world practicum experiences, including a semester-long co-op placement in fields like mental health or education. They complete hands-on projects such as sleep lab observations and wake-sleep diaries. The programme emphasizes applied learning through courses in social psychology, sport psychology, and psychology and law. Students engage in original research or historical analysis during their senior capstone experience.

Focus areas include Learning and Cognition, Biology and Behavior, Social and Personality, Applied and Helping Professions, Intersectional Themes.

The programme requires 120 credits, including core courses in statistics, research methods, and psychology electives across five focus areas. Students complete a senior capstone project, which may include original research or a historical examination of the field.

Graduates enter roles such as mental health counselor, branding consultant, teacher, or attorney.

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

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. 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.