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Chemistry & biochem at Southwestern University

Southwestern University graduates about 18 chemistry & biochemistry majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 158th of 689 schools we score for chemistry & biochemistry, a strong program at 70 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 68 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 93% of the schools we've counted.

Graduates a year185% of the class
Courses in the catalog68more than 93% of schools
Admit rate43%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1355whole school

Around Southwestern University

Altar of the Lois Perkins Chapel
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Entrance of the Lois Perkins Chapel
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The Cullen Building at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas
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Where chemistry & biochemistry happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Fondren-Jones Science Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 29 · Academic 21 · Fraternity or sorority house 2 · Athletics 2 · Library 1 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the chemistry & biochemistry ranking

  1. Drake University 70
  2. University of Tennessee–Knoxville 70
  3. Chapman University 70
  4. Loyola University Maryland 70
  5. Oregon State University 69
  6. Virginia Commonwealth University 69
  7. University of Kentucky 69
  8. Calvin University 69

Other strong majors at Southwestern University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Southwestern University with every school we score in chemistry & biochemistry. 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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