2026 Biological Sciences Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Biological Sciences

Rankings 51-100 of 1,539 colleges for Biological Sciences

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Biological Sciences.
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Top Colleges for Biological Sciences

Showing 51-100 of 1,539 ranked schools

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#51

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
98%
99%

Rice University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,556 students with in-state tuition of $57,210.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.5 / 100
89.5
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
91%
91%

University of Connecticut is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

New London, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.5 / 100
89.5
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
6 programs
86%
Retention
87%
85%

Connecticut College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,995 students with in-state tuition of $64,412.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Colorado Springs, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
95%
96%

Colorado College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,173 students with in-state tuition of $67,458.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
95%
96%

Wake Forest University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Hamilton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89 / 100
89
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
93%
93%

Colgate University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,146 students with in-state tuition of $66,622.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
14 programs
95%
Retention
97%
98%

Northwestern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 23,203 students with in-state tuition of $64,887.

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.6 / 100
88.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
94%
94%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.6 / 100
88.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
98%
99%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Middlebury, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.5 / 100
88.5
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
94%
94%

Middlebury College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,857 students with in-state tuition of $64,800.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
16 programs
96%
Retention
96%
96%

New York University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 57,335 students with in-state tuition of $60,438.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
97%
98%

Princeton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,922 students with in-state tuition of $59,710.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
86%
Program Depth
13 programs
95%
Retention
88%
86%

University of Vermont is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,320 students with in-state tuition of $16,280.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.2 / 100
88.2
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
91%
Retention
91%
91%

Marquette University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,373 students with in-state tuition of $47,690.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Vestal, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.2 / 100
88.2
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
88%
86%

Binghamton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 18,456 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Brunswick, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
98%
99%

Bowdoin College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,850 students with in-state tuition of $64,304.

Field productivity stands at 5% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Richardson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
87%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
88%
86%

The University of Texas at Dallas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,885 students with in-state tuition of $14,564.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
95%
96%

Davidson College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,904 students with in-state tuition of $59,510.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
93%
93%

Auburn University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
87%
85%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
8 programs
91%
Retention
96%
96%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
85%
80%

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,737 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 6% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
91%
91%

Colby College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.4 / 100
87.4
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
89%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
84%
77%

Loyola University Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,397 students with in-state tuition of $50,270.

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.3 / 100
87.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
93%
93%

Clemson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
72%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
96%
96%

University of Maryland-College Park is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Field productivity stands at 2% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Durham, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
85%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
86%
82%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,626 students with in-state tuition of $15,520.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
21 programs
98%
Retention
90%
89%

Drexel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,703 students with in-state tuition of $58,293.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
92%
92%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 2% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
16 programs
96%
Retention
85%
80%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
91%
91%

Rhodes College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $54,082.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Swarthmore, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
97%
98%

Swarthmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,644 students with in-state tuition of $61,992.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
92%
92%

Trinity University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,694 students with in-state tuition of $50,712.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
17 programs
97%
Retention
90%
89%

University of Delaware is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
94%
94%

Vassar College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
26 programs
99%
Retention
84%
77%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Lewiston, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
94%
94%

Bates College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,753 students with in-state tuition of $63,478.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Easton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
92%
92%

Lafayette College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,764 students with in-state tuition of $61,482.

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
88%
86%

Scripps College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Walla Walla, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
94%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
89%
88%

Whitman College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,544 students with in-state tuition of $61,070.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
83%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
92%
92%

Creighton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,255 students with in-state tuition of $45,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
97%
98%

Amherst College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,910 students with in-state tuition of $66,650.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
91%
91%

Providence College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,635 students with in-state tuition of $59,830.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Columbia, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
9 programs
92%
Retention
91%
91%

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,579 students with in-state tuition of $12,288.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
95%
96%

William & Mary is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,762 students with in-state tuition of $18,253.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
17 programs
97%
Retention
92%
92%

George Washington University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 25,568 students with in-state tuition of $64,508.

Field productivity stands at 2% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Rock Island, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
73%
Retention
83%
75%

Augustana College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $49,674.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Boulder, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
82%
Program Depth
5 programs
82%
Retention
89%
88%

University of Colorado Boulder is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,432 students with in-state tuition of $13,910.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
7 programs
89%
Retention
91%
91%

Baylor University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,824 students with in-state tuition of $54,844.

Field productivity stands at 2% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Grinnell, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
57%
Retention
93%
93%

Grinnell College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,775 students with in-state tuition of $64,342.

Field productivity stands at 5% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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