by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Bowdoin College stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Bowdoin College is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the most recent reporting year, Bowdoin College awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,776 | $67,198 |
| Fees | $634 | $634 |
Read more about Bowdoin College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bowdoin College are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Bowdoin College.
The general biology program at Bowdoin College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
Bowdoin College granted 43 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).