by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bowdoin was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 47 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bowdoin was $1,256 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
Learn more about Bowdoin tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Bowdoin in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowdoin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| Economics | 78 |
| Sociology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.