Here is an overview of this program at Stanford University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Stanford University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #28 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 28 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 7 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Stanford University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Stanford University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Stanford University awarded 79 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (29%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Stanford University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 21 |