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 SVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at SVU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Virginia University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SVU paid an average of $876 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,790 | $19,790 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,376 | $9,376 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about SVU tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from SVU in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Virginia University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SVU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southern Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.