OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Earth and Oceanographic Science
Four-year undergraduate degree combining intensive laboratory instruction, coastal research cruises in the Gulf of Maine, and advanced geoscience data analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation with advanced laboratory sciences (chemistry, physics, or biology) and calculus
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL 105
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Complete Common Application, secondary school report, and mid-year grades
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic teacher recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Included in Bowdoin's loan-free need-met financial aid program
- Application fee
- $65
- Tuition / joining costs
- $66,500/year (fully subsidized according to family income)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bowdoin College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue