| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Johns Hopkins UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision I: November 1; Early Decision II & Regular Decision: January 2; Regular decisions released around mid‑March Application Fees:$70 via Common/Coalition App | Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.A.) | High school diploma, transcripts, counselor + 2 teacher recommendations, supplemental essay, SAT/ACT required again starting Fall, TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native speakers | Tuition: $66,670Total Cost of Attendance (on-campus): ~$91,830 (includes tuition, housing, food, supplies, transportation) | Need-based financial aid available; Bloomberg philanthropic support enables aid covering substantial cost; many families may pay little or nothing depending on demonstrated need; around 70% international aid recipients receive partial aid averaging ~$12,100 (covering ~13%) | Apply |
Duke UniversityImportant Dates:Same application and decision timeline Application Fees:Same as above | Molecular Biology (A.B. or B.S.) | Same general admission requirements; strong science background preferred | Same total cost estimates as above | Same generous aid policy—100% need met with grants | Apply |
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)Important Dates:Early Action 1 (GA Residents): Oct 15; Early Action 2 (Non-Residents): Nov 3; Regular Decision: Jan 5 Application Fees:$75 | Biology (B.S.) | Background in biology and chemistry, official transcripts, GPA, optional test scores, English proficiency required for non-native speakers | GA Residents: $30,154; Non-Residents: $53,638 | Financial aid available to in-state students with family income below $55,500 via Tech Promise. External private aid options for others. | Apply |
Berea CollegeImportant Dates:Early Action Deadline: Oct 31; Regular Deadline: Jan 31 Application Fees:None | B.A. in Biology (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma. SAT/ACT scores are required. Must demonstrate significant financial need. | NO TUITION FEES. (Students pay for housing, meals, and fees, approx. $7,000/Yr). | The No-Tuition Promise: Every admitted student receives a 4-year scholarship covering 100% of tuition costs. | Apply |
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:Same as above | Molecular and Cell Biology | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Apply |
Yale UniversityImportant Dates:Single-Choice Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 4 Application Fees:$80 (fee waiver available) | Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology | Strong background in biology and chemistry recommended. Lab experience advantageous. TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native speakers. | Tuition: $69,900Total Cost of Attendance: ~$94,425 | Full-need financial aid with no loans for all admitted students, including international students. | Apply |