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Program Rankings · District of Columbia

Best Biology & Life Sciences Colleges in District of Columbia

Ranked by a weighted composite of outcomes, affordability, selectivity, academic profile, and program depth. Based on NCES IPEDS 2023–24 completions data.

8
Colleges Ranked
8
4-Year Programs
1
Public Colleges
Georgetown University
Top Ranked
Ranking Methodology: Each college earns a major score = 70% global composite score (outcomes 30%, affordability 25%, selectivity 20%, academic 15%, breadth 10%) + 30% program depth score (graduates in this major ÷ total enrollment, normalized across all US colleges).
1
71
Georgetown University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
13% accept94% grad rate1,128 graduates/yr
#20 nationally
2
59
George Washington University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
44% accept85% grad rate612 graduates/yr
#144 nationally
3
54
American University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
47% accept78% grad rate129 graduates/yr
#478 nationally
#4
53
Trinity Washington University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
99% accept44% grad rate36 graduates/yr
#879 nationally
#5
51
The Catholic University of America
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
84% accept81% grad rate51 graduates/yr
#1809 nationally
#6
49
University of the District of Columbia
Washington · Public · 4-year
40% grad rate$5,292 in-state63 graduates/yr
#2631 nationally
#7
48
Howard University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
35% accept69% grad rate558 graduates/yr
#3031 nationally
#8
47
Gallaudet University
Washington · Private Nonprofit · 4-year
61% accept47% grad rate39 graduates/yr
#3202 nationally
About Biology & Life Sciences Programs in District of Columbia

District of Columbia offers 8 accredited biology & life sciences programs across public and private institutions. Our rankings use NCES IPEDS 2023–24 completions data to measure how many graduates each college produces in this field relative to its total enrollment, combined with overall college quality metrics.

The ranking formula weights overall college quality at 70% — covering graduation outcomes, net price affordability, admissions selectivity, and academic profile of enrolled students — and program-specific depth at 30%, rewarding schools that genuinely specialize in biology & life sciences.

For in-state students, public colleges often offer significantly lower costs. Complete the FAFSA to determine need-based aid eligibility regardless of your income level. Aid availability can dramatically change the actual cost of attendance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our composite ranking — which weighs outcomes (graduation rates), affordability (net price), selectivity, academic profile, and program depth — the top-ranked college for Biology & Life Sciences in District of Columbia is Georgetown University. We rank all accredited institutions offering this program using NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data.

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