by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #27 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VWU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #1,110 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,110 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 28 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 223 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at VWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Wesleyan University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
VWU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VWU, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,625 in student loans. This is below $27,925, the typical median for all majors at VWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,550 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about VWU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at VWU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VWU awarded 20 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).