<p>I second Grinnell. Outstanding chemistry dept-in fact all their sciences are excellent - beautiful new facilities on an attractive campus, and a huge endowment which means both merit aid and lot of financial support for undergrad research. The understated midwestern vibe and work ethic are strong despite the fact that 50% of the students come from outside the midwest, 11% of the student body is international, and all the activities on campus are free. The only negative is it could be an unpleasant drive in bad weather to where you are located.</p>