Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Swat stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Swat is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #121 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Swarthmore College conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,856 | $65,058 |
| Fees | $436 | $436 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Swat are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Swarthmore College.
This general biology program at Swat breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
Swat conferred 33 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).