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2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

85 Ranked Colleges
11,843 Degrees Awarded
$28,076 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 107,165 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, general biology is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,334 and had an average of $23,818 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 17,964 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,914 and $21,104 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 11,843 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,720 and $23,024 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 85 colleges that offered a degree in general biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general biology programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general biology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 85 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 70 students in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full USC Veteran Student Life Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 256 students in 2020-2021.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Of the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University, 83 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Washington State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 173 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.According to our most recent data, UW Seattle supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 85 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #4 spot on the list. UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 268 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying biology list, UCSD has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD, 112 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,596. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of California - San Diego]](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 85 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 135 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s biology students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 18,025 students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Manoa were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,153. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UH Manoa]](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/student-life/veterans/)

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

With a ranking of #6, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 282 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying biology list, SDSU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Of the 36,334 students enrolled at SDSU, 1,433 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 853 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,806. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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University of California - Los Angeles ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 515 students in 2020-2021.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 44,589 students enrolled at UCLA were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,071. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Loyola Marymount University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 60 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 15 of the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,741. On top of their other funding sources, 6 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Loyola Marymount does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Loyola Marymount University Veteran Student Life Report

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Gonzaga, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 7,295 students enrolled at Gonzaga University, 270 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 231 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,276. In addition to receiving other benefits, 73 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Gonzaga University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Portland State University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 191 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Portland State University supports 23,640 students, and 1,127 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 739 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,835. To help with additional expenses, 100 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 270 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 31,142 students enrolled at University of Nevada - Las Vegas, 1,594 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,370. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

Stanford University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 61 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Stanford also made our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1.According to our most recent data, Stanford supports 15,953 students, and 188 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 118 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,909. On top of their other funding sources, 61 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Stanford University Veteran Student Life Report

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school handed out 348 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s biology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFSU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Of the 27,349 students enrolled at SFSU, 950 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 536 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,581. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SFSU Veteran Student Life Report

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San Jose State University
San Jose, California

San Jose State University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. San Jose State is a public institution located in San Jose, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 171 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying biology list, San Jose State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 36,208 students enrolled at San Jose State University, 660 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 384 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,909. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Jose State University]](/colleges/san-jose-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Nevada - Reno landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 178 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Nevada - Reno supports 20,722 students, and 669 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 351 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,493. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Nevada - Reno offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

With a ranking of #16, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. Oregon State is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 197 bachelors’s biology degrees to qualified students.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #22.Of the 32,312 students enrolled at Oregon State, 1,559 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,000 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,385. To help with additional expenses, 17 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Oregon State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Oregon State Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Long Beach came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 247 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 40,069 students enrolled at California State University - Long Beach, 822 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 310 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,845. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full California State University - Long Beach Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 377 bachelors’s biology degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also made our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7.Among the 26,179 students enrolled at UCSB, 286 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,510. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Riverside landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 618 bachelors’s biology degrees to qualified students.

UCR also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 26,434 students enrolled at UCR were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,182. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UCR]](/colleges/university-of-california-riverside/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Irvine landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 749 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 36,303 students enrolled at University of California - Irvine, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,620. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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California State University - Sacramento came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. California State University - Sacramento is located in Sacramento, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 265 bachelors’s biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree vets studying biology list, Sac State has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 34 of the 32,293 students enrolled at California State University - Sacramento were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,555. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. California State University - Sacramento offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Sac State]](/colleges/california-state-university-sacramento/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Redlands
Redlands, California

University of Redlands landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Redlands, California. It awarded 31 bachelors’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Redlands supports 4,566 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 12 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,899. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Redlands offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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California State University - San Marcos landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in San Marcos, California, this fairly large public school awarded 183 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s biology students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, CSUSM supports 16,367 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,056. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CSUSM does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. PLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 2,907 students enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, 296 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,941. To help with additional expenses, 77 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pacific Lutheran University]](/colleges/pacific-lutheran-university/student-life/veterans/)

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Biology for a Bachelor’s list. Pomona, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biology degrees to 245 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,014 students enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona, 34 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 17 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,486. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Cal Poly Pomona offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona]](/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona/student-life/veterans/)

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