by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois Wesleyan ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois Wesleyan was ranked #443 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 435 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 443 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois Wesleyan was $1,734 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,500 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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The biology program at Illinois Wesleyan awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois Wesleyan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois Wesleyan 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 Illinois Wesleyan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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