by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Buena Vista University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Buena Vista University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #961 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 961 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Iowa | 16 of 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 99 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Buena Vista University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Buena Vista University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Buena Vista University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 15 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 94 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 816 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Buena Vista University, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,650, the typical median for all majors at Buena Vista University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,518 | $41,798 |
Learn more about Buena Vista University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Buena Vista University were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Buena Vista University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Buena Vista University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).