Bachelor in Rhetoric and Composition (Bachelor's)

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

The programme focuses on the theory and practice of effective and ethical communication through analysis and production of verbal, visual, and aural texts. Students study classical and contemporary rhetorical theories and apply them to real-world contexts such as politics, media, and public discourse. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and the role of language in shaping meaning and influencing audiences. Students engage with diverse texts and develop skills in argumentation, public speaking, and discourse analysis.

Focus areas include political communication, media and culture, public discourse, gender and rhetoric, religion and rhetoric, sports and rhetoric.

The programme requires 36 credits in rhetoric courses, including foundational and advanced seminars, with a focus on writing, research, and public speaking. Students complete a capstone project that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application in a real-world context.

Graduates enter careers in law, communication, education, business, public relations, and nonprofit management.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended for competitive consideration.

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