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Biology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates about 128 biology majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 542nd of 692 schools we score for biology, a light program at 39 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 107 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 86% of the schools we've counted.

39/100Light#542 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year1284% of the class
Courses in the catalog107more than 86% of schools
Research in the field$466Ka year, NSF
Admit rate78%whole school
SAT middle 50%1080–1260whole school

Around West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The Old Library at West Chester University, of Pennsylvania. Contributing buildi
Old Library, West Chester University, PA - front viewPhoto: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The Old Library — at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, in West Chester, C
Old Library WCU of PAPhoto: Smallbones · CC0 · source
Recitation Hall at West Chester University, of Pennsylvania. Contributing buildi
Recitation Hall, West Chester University, PA - front viewPhoto: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The Philips Memorial Building at West Chester University, of Pennsylvania. Contr
Philips Memorial Building, West Chester University, PA - looking southPhoto: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons, Merion Science Center, Schmucker Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 31 · Dorm 8 · Athletics 3 · Dining 2 · Library 2 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. D'Youville University 40
  2. Randolph College 40
  3. The University of Texas–Arlington 39
  4. Eastern Michigan University 39
  5. CUNY Brooklyn College 39
  6. University of New Orleans 39
  7. Winona State University 39
  8. Barry University 39

Other strong majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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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