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ACCEPTANCE RATE
64.93%FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,168Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Biology Degree
The biology program at Chestnut Hill College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer biology degrees.
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Chestnut Hill College (CHC)
Woodland Road, Office of Institutional Research, Pittsburgh, PA
Chestnut Hill College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Chestnut Hill College annually.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Chestnut Hill College. A score within the range of 1290 - 1580 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 90% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, around 17% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at chc.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Chestnut Hill College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.chc.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Biology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chestnut Hill College offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 17 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 11 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Biology program at Chestnut Hill College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants CHC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Chestnut Hill College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Chestnut Hill College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Track and Field (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling