by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Sewanee compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Sewanee holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #589 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of the South awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sewanee, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,244, the typical median for all majors at Sewanee.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,146 | $55,822 |
| Fees | $298 | $298 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sewanee are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the South with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at The University of the South.
This general biology program at Sewanee includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 34 |
Sewanee conferred 34 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).