by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Washington and Lee ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The biology major at Washington and Lee 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, Washington and Lee University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The biology program at Washington and Lee awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 14 |
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