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The bachelor's program at Swarthmore was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 141 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Swarthmore paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Swarthmore. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Swarthmore does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Swarthmore College.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 30 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 53 |
| Engineering | 28 |
| Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.