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2021 Best Colleges for Biology in AmericaAbout this List

The Best Colleges for Biology ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. The ranking compares the top degree programs for biology majors including ecology, marine biology, microbiology, biotechnology, botany, and pre-medicine programs. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Harvard University
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
Rating 4.13 out of 5 761 reviews
#1 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Alum: The academics here are top-notch and extracurriculars are all-around excellent, as you would expect of a place with Harvard's reputation. If you are looking for a party school, this is not the place for you - the scene is pretty standard for a large-sized American school and on the whole you are expected to work hard more than play hard. Students spend a lot of time networking and treat their clubs like full-time careers, and for good reason - they often secure job offers on the strengths of having well-known student groups and internships on their resumes.

However, the school still needs to work on doing more than paying lip service to diversity. It has exceptional cultural diversity but doesn't do enough for its students who are low-income and black or Native American, for instance. The school's mental health efforts have also been largely misdirected.
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5% Acceptance Rate
$18,030 Net Price
1460-1570 SAT Range
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Stanford University
4 Year
Stanford, CA
Rating 4.07 out of 5 1,198 reviews
#2 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Graduate Student: There is no other university like it on the planet. The undergrad experience is fantastic--Stanford really makes sure to integrate first year students into campus life.

Stanford does everything well: academics, extracurriculars, social scene, sports, food, the arts, improv comedy(!), etc. You name it, Stanford does it and does it brilliantly. It even has the best weather!

And don't forget about the grad programs. They are outstanding across the board.
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4% Acceptance Rate
$16,779 Net Price
1440-1570 SAT Range
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
Rating 4.12 out of 5 630 reviews
#3 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: MIT is an outstanding university with numerous and diverse opportunities in research and academics. Classes at MIT are indeed difficult, with homework and associated studying consuming a large chunk of time. The beauty of this is that it pushes students to go above and beyond their previous understanding of what they believed themselves to be capable of. Additionally, the explorative and creative atmosphere which springs from the vibrancy of the student body and the faculty is second to none. There are so many chances to do great things at MIT, even as an undergrad!
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7% Acceptance Rate
$20,465 Net Price
1510-1570 SAT Range
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Yale University
4 Year
New Haven, CT
Rating 3.98 out of 5 998 reviews
#4 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: Yale is an amazing school! The professors and students are all encouraging and friendly. Everyone there deserves to be there, which makes the learning environment extremely rewarding and stimulating. There are so many resources to help you navigate your time at Yale, especially during your first-year. You immediately build a community within your residential college, and can find a group instantly through classes or extracurriculars. The campus is beautiful, intertwined with the city. The courtyards of the residential colleges and the buildings on campus are unmatched by any other university in the country. Everyone is extremely friendly, all while you are earning a world-class education and building connections that will last for years to come.
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6% Acceptance Rate
$18,073 Net Price
1460-1570 SAT Range
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Duke University
4 Year
Durham, NC
Rating 3.9 out of 5 1,135 reviews
#5 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Alum: Duke is a great school with tons of academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities for its students. Many of Duke's majors/minors are flexible and easy to combine, so I was able to study what truly interested me while still getting a well-rounded education. The strong level of professor engagement also sets Duke apart; I became close with many of my professors who served as mentors, advisors, and friends throughout college and even now after graduation. It's easy to get involved with research, study abroad, or engage in other opportunities that interest you. Duke has a diverse social scene, so there really is a place for everyone, but it can be challenging to navigate the selective organizations. There are hundreds of student groups to join, and most have strong social components too. The food and campus living environment are both superb, and the city of Durham is nearby and nice as well. Duke grads have numerous post-grad opportunities, and I was able to get a great job.
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8% Acceptance Rate
$24,386 Net Price
1480-1570 SAT Range
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Brown University
4 Year
Providence, RI
Rating 3.8 out of 5 1,017 reviews
#6 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: Brown University has been an incredible experience and has allowed me to pursue passions that I wasn't even aware I was interested in! The unique open curriculum allows students to take courses from a broad range of subjects and helps to ensure they find the right area of study. I personally believed I wanted to go into biomedical engineering, however, after taking a variety of classes at Brown in environmental studies, I have switched my major. Every teacher, student, and dean is so incredibly passionate about the work and everyone is constantly striving to be better which makes the University an amazing place and experience!
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7% Acceptance Rate
$27,218 Net Price
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Vanderbilt University
4 Year
Nashville, TN
Rating 3.98 out of 5 1,277 reviews
#7 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Sophomore: I've very much enjoyed my time here! My favorite thing about this school is the collaborative environment. You never feel alone here, and you'll find professors and friends who will support you through thick and thin. The liberal arts education is amazing because I've been exposed to so many new topics that I would've never studied otherwise. Although I'm here to get into medicine, I've developed a love for studying French, and this school has helped me pursue my passions in both fields.
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$25,855 Net Price
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Washington University in St. Louis
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
Rating 4.08 out of 5 1,470 reviews
#8 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Sophomore: As a parent of a sophmore in Visual Arts and Writing programs, I feel so grateful she got in. First of all she got a full ride, they removed a massive strain off of our family and did it completely and thoroughly. She had met and spoken with several faculty members before applying (Early Decision) and visited the campus, and they were so helpful and supportive it really allowed us to make a confident Early Decision. My daughter is gifted, but shy shy shy, and her mother is Brazilian, so VERY attached and we worried about sending her away. It was tough, but the support of programs like Deneb Stars and the many other programs (including late night escorts for safety) allowed her to make the leap and find her feet. Once the pandemic hit, WashU was amongst the first half dozen schools to move online (they are now hybrid, my daughter is working from home). The faculty and admin prioritized their health first, while the coursework has remained rigorous. She is thriving. A+ response Washu!
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14% Acceptance Rate
$27,108 Net Price
1480-1560 SAT Range
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Northwestern University
4 Year
Evanston, IL
Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,404 reviews
#9 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: Northwestern is definitely an academically rigorous school, but the amount of resources provided to its students makes success attainable. The Northwestern faculty goes above and beyond to ensure that their students have the support they need, not only to promote strong academics, but also all facets of health. Also, the student body at Northwestern is incredible! Everyone is extremely kind and inclusive. Thus, despite the rigor of the classes at NU--and the stress that such rigor entails--I have had such a positive experience that has made it all worth it!
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$26,196 Net Price
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Princeton University
4 Year
Princeton, NJ
Rating 3.96 out of 5 442 reviews
#10 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: The courses, faculty, resources, and community here are all wonderful. There is truly a culture throughout the university of caring about the students and doing everything possible to help them succeed. The academics are, of course, extremely challenging, but there are plenty of ways to get help and the academic faculty are always very receptive to students needing assistance. Most everyone has the drive to succeed without creating an overly competitive or cutthroat environment. Culture outside of academics - arts, music, clubs, sports - is vibrant as well.
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6% Acceptance Rate
$18,712 Net Price
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University of Pennsylvania
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
Rating 3.86 out of 5 1,250 reviews
#11 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Alum: My experiences with the University of Pennsylvania were overall positive. The breadth of academic choices available was incredible. I explored a variety of subjects and transferred internally mid-way through my undergraduate career to focus on a business degree at Wharton, with a computer science minor. The school emphasizes pre-professionalism, providing many resources for corporate career development but also placing a lot of pressure on the student body. The student climate was compettiive, and students often spent most of their time with their extracurricular groups. The older dorms (I did not live in any of the newer developments) needed to renovations, and were unhygenic and cramped.
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8% Acceptance Rate
$24,771 Net Price
1450-1560 SAT Range
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Rice University
4 Year
Houston, TX
Rating 4.06 out of 5 1,066 reviews
#12 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: Great size and location. I love our student run businesses - coffeehouse, east west tea (boba), the hoot (late night eats), etc. Campus and the nearby rice village can get old after awhile. Definitely explore houston when you can! It’s pretty diverse and spread out. If you don’t have a car, they give you a bus/metro rail pass which I actually used pretty often pre-pandemic.
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$20,335 Net Price
1470-1570 SAT Range
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Johns Hopkins University
4 Year
Baltimore, MD
Rating 3.63 out of 5 1,313 reviews
#13 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Sophomore: I am a rising sophomore at the Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering majoring in engineering and computer science. I had a great freshman year despite finishing with 44 credits in some very challenging courses. Professors not TA's taught my courses and they as well as their TA's did a great job of being accessible when I needed assistance. Hopkins offers additonal tutoring and review sessions which were very helpful. The classes were small and intimate and I felt comfortable and engaged and the content was right on target with my expectations. I was also able to obtain a research assistant position as a freshman and was able to meet directly with the department chair which was thrilling. Johns Hopkins has met and exceeded my expectations. I have found the environment to be challenging but collaborative and not competitive at all. Even with the pandemic, my freshman year turned out to be a great one THANKS to Johns Hopkins!
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11% Acceptance Rate
$28,999 Net Price
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Cornell University
4 Year
Ithaca, NY
Rating 3.74 out of 5 1,961 reviews
#14 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Alum: Supportive Professors and administration. No shortage of ways to get involved on campus socially. You will be surrounded by warm, intellectual, and hard-working peers. Weather can be unpleasant for those used to warmer climates. Career resources could be better, and students approach job fairs in a somewhat cut-throat manner. I have heard that the same is true for certain undergraduate majors/pre-professional tracks, such as pre-med and engineering. Overall, a memorable and wonderful place to go to school as an undergrad-- Ithaca is gorges! You will work hard, learn a great deal, and make long-lasting connections.
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11% Acceptance Rate
$28,921 Net Price
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California Institute of Technology
4 Year
Pasadena, CA
Rating 3.93 out of 5 120 reviews
#15 Best Colleges for Biology in America
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6% Acceptance Rate
$27,438 Net Price
1530-1560 SAT Range
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University of Notre Dame
4 Year
Notre Dame, IN
Rating 3.93 out of 5 1,338 reviews
#16 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: The thing that stood out to me about the University of Notre Dame was my professors! They have all been willing to go the extra mile in order to teach, be it holding long office hours and staying later or staying back long after class has ended, especially before exams. Their passion not only for the subject but for our education really helped me through some tough courses. Furthermore, the community is excellent. Notre Dame is truly a family, and dorm communities are very distinct and strong. Each dorm has its own mascots and colors and become a part of a person's identity. It is similar to Greek life but without the negatives of rushing and hazing. Everybody is very kind and inclusive.
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$30,536 Net Price
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University of Southern California
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
Rating 3.95 out of 5 3,757 reviews
#17 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: Being a student at the University of Southern California is like no other. The campus is beautiful and the academics are stellar. The whole school feels like one big family. The athletic programs are top notch and really bring all the students together. I love being able to attend countless games while seeing cheering fans who truly love where they go to school. The best part about the University of Southern California is the Trojan alumni. With over 425,000 Trojan alumni in the world, you are always connected to a Trojan. The wonderful Trojan alumni are there for you beyond your four years. They give opportunities to advance in your desired career field, as well as be there in a new environment. No other university is this connected between current students and alumni. I am proud to attend USC, where academics, athletics and alumni blend together making the ultimate college experience!
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$37,521 Net Price
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Dartmouth College
4 Year
Hanover, NH
Rating 3.84 out of 5 702 reviews
#18 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: It is hard to imagine a better college than Dartmouth. The mix of academics, clubs and outdoor activities, and social scene is (in my opinion) unparalleled. Everyone is academically driven, and I feel like I can have an intellectual conversation with anyone on campus. There is a sport, club, or outdoor activity for everyone at the college, as most people I know are heavily involved in at least 2 extracurricular clubs. Lastly, the social scene is fun and inclusive. There are different frats and sororities for different all types of preferences, and every house has an "open door" policy. There is little to no social hierarchy that I've noticed (Football players aren't treated differently from comp sci geeks), making it so that anyone can be friends with anyone.

One additional note: sophomore summer is the best term of all time! Look it up.
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8% Acceptance Rate
$23,869 Net Price
1440-1560 SAT Range
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University of Chicago
4 Year
Chicago, IL
Rating 3.75 out of 5 1,189 reviews
#19 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: My favorite part of UChicago is definitely its academics -- students are constantly encouraged to debate, rethink, and most importantly, listen. I was able to take a graduate student course as a first-year, and was amazed by the level of respectful and intellectual discussion that was possible! Students and professors alike are motivated, caring, and inclusive, and there's a strong sense of community everywhere you go, from the UCPD officer on the street corner to the dining hall staff. There's truly something for everyone, from Student Action to University Theater to Circus Club to Greek life. Regardless of extracurricular interests, however, there's an undeniable bond in the love of learning and open-mindedness that ties everyone in UChicago together.
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$34,719 Net Price
1500-1570 SAT Range
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Columbia University
4 Year
New York, NY
Rating 3.79 out of 5 1,248 reviews
#20 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Alum: Wow, I loved it there! The academics were top notch, and several of my peers are already successful in their careers; the degree as a label has traction in the job market.

As a Veteran who grew up in Minnesota, the weather was mild for me, but those from the South will find the winter challenging.

I found myself very absorbed by my studies at that time, and so did most of the other students. That can make it extremely easy to meet people in an intellectual sense but somewhat difficult to meet in a social sense. My advice is if you want to date, you should learn how to meet people at NYU.

Financial aid is difficult to obtain, but I was a Veteran, and the government paid my tuition, so that was not my struggle.
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$21,828 Net Price
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
4 Year
Ann Arbor, MI
Rating 3.9 out of 5 4,300 reviews
#21 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Senior: Courses, professors, and student life at UM are all wonderful for the most part! There's nothing like getting a world-class education from instructors who are experts in their field on weekdays and enjoying a packed Michigan Stadium on Saturday's. No matter what you're trying to study, or even if you don't know what you want to learn about, there's a place for you here. UMich offers a diverse array of coursework and opportunities. Whether you want to launch a tech startup, tutor kids in the university's hospital system, or learn about Indigenous cultures in Nepal, Michigan has it all!
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$17,357 Net Price
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Tufts University
4 Year
Medford, MA
Rating 3.65 out of 5 1,017 reviews
#22 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Sophomore: I love this school. It's literally my home now. The students are passionate, the classes are fascinating, the professors are encouraging, and classes are academically stimulating. It's an incredible learning environment, and I feel lucky to call myself a "Jumbo." Also, the party scene is great too!
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$26,280 Net Price
1390-1540 SAT Range
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Georgetown University
4 Year
Washington, DC
Rating 3.76 out of 5 1,198 reviews
#23 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Junior: I am reminded everyday how incredibly lucky I am to be a student at Georgetown University. I truly believe that there is a place for everyone here. Interested in Political Science? Pre-Med? Theology? Languages? International Affairs? GEORGETOWN IS THE PLACE TO BE! No matter their interests, Georgetown students and faculty are united by the spirit of Cura Personalis—"care for the whole person." My peers at Gtown are the most multi-faceted and driven people I have ever met.

Tucked away in a beautiful residential neighborhood, yet walking distance from the heart of Washington DC, Georgetown's location is unmatched. Georgetown has a STELLAR reputation among employers in both the public and private sectors. The Georgetown network includes countless successful professionals, ranging from politicians on Capitol Hill, medical researchers at the NIH, executives on Wall Street, and diplomats in the State Department. I am looking forward to seeing where my Georgetown education will take me.
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Pomona College
4 Year
Claremont, CA
Rating 4.2 out of 5 397 reviews
#24 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Sophomore: Pomona College is a great school with so many interesting people from all over the world! It's a very diverse group of students, and because there are 4 other colleges there, we have access to a wide range of classes, locations and experiences across the "5C's." I play softball for Pomona Pitzer, and the team spirit keeps me sane, while the support from other student-athletes from football and baseball, etc. is really cool. It's a small school, but big on ideas and things to do in and around LA area. Claremont is a cool little village we walk to from campus and its only a short drive to beach or mountains.
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$18,500 Net Price
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University of California - Los Angeles
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
Rating 3.94 out of 5 5,174 reviews
#25 Best Colleges for Biology in America
Freshman: My first quarter at UCLA was not what I had dreamed it would be. However, the school is making the most of it! Traditional events are still held online to the best of their ability, and they offer many opportunities to socialize with others. There are many student organizations to join with interests in nearly everything. I was never drawn to Greek Life, but at UCLA, the sororities were very welcoming, and joining was the best decision I made this quarter. It was a gateway to meeting new people and making friends. In terms of academics, my professors were flexible with our schedules and empathized with us during this pandemic. The one thing that I would change, though, would be the tuition and fees. The payments are quite expensive for being online and not being able to use any of those resources in person. Overall, I do not regret my decision of attending UCLA and considering the circumstances, I enjoyed my first quarter!
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ECPI University - Online
4 Year (Online)
Rating 4.5 out of 5 4 reviews
Senior: I have been a student at ECPI University now since May 2019 and my experience from the very beginning was excellent. The staff that helped me get signed up and registered for classes were personable and made me feel like I was very important and my future at ECPI was important to them. All of my professors have been very kind and helpful throughout the learning process and provide plenty of office hours to assist students if they are struggling through a course. I would recommend ECPI University to anyone as they are a very supportive school who puts students first and wants the best for all of their students both in-person and online.
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Grinnell College
4 Year
Grinnell, IA
Rating 3.76 out of 5 423 reviews
Freshman: Grinnell has a whole has been an incredible experience so far. The people are absolutely incredible, the campus is wonderful, and the academics are very strong with all things considered about the pandemic. Grinnell truly feels like home and it is a place where I feel that the other students and teachers truly care about you. The administration is definitely not perfect but I am 100% happy with choice to attend Grinnell!
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Austin College
4 Year
Sherman, TX
Rating 3.46 out of 5 819 reviews
Alum: I loved my time at Austin College! I made life-time friends and still keep in touch with some of my professors. The professors are top notch and teach all of the classes - and they want you to call them by their first names. Some even have events for students at their homes, and many provide personal sponsorship for the various organizations/clubs on campus. I really enjoyed the close-knit community and camaraderie between students, professors, and staff. There are many opportunities to get involved and hold leadership positions, within the college community and beyond. I looked forward to Jan Term every year, and the opportunities to study abroad are excellent, which many of my friends took advantage of. My experiences at Austin College also prepared me for a variety of careers that require analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. I would definitely choose Austin College again - my time there truly was one of the best times in my life.
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