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Biology at Catholic University of America

Catholic University of America graduates about 17 biology majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 275th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 60 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 12% of the schools we've counted. Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

60/100Solid#275 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year172% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 12% of schools
Research in the field$1Ma year, NSF
Admit rate83%whole school

Around Catholic University of America

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Washington D.C.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Washington D.C. -Photo: Andrzej Harassek · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Washington, D.C.
John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library, Catholic University of America, WashiPhoto: w_lemay · CC0 · source
The rear elevation of John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library on the campus of
John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library (rear)Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Washington D.C.
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Nursing-Biology Building, Eugene I. Kane Student Health & Fitness Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 41 · Chapel 6 · Library 3 · Student housing 2 · Arts 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Wheaton College (MA) 60
  2. Luther College 60
  3. Assumption University 60
  4. Michigan Technological University 60
  5. California Institute of Technology 60
  6. Gallaudet University 60
  7. University of Arkansas 59
  8. Quinnipiac University 59

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Catholic University of America with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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