by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Transylvania ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Transylvania was ranked #501 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 497 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 501 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Transylvania University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Transylvania paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,160 | $43,160 |
| Fees | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,195 | $14,195 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,540 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Transylvania. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Transylvania are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Transylvania University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Transylvania does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Transylvania Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Transylvania University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
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