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Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College is a small, private institution located in Brunswick, me. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,909 undergraduates
cost $61,528 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bowdoin College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 9.2%
SAT score average 1520
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bowdoin College is known for one of its top majors: Political Science and Government. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Political Science and Government
Economics
Area Studies
Mathematics
Biology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Sociology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,528
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,772
Books & supplies $840
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $80,390
Average financial aid package $65,957
Estimated cost $14,433 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,528
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,772
Books & supplies $840
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $80,390
Average financial aid package $65,957
Estimated cost $14,433 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bowdoin College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,909, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,850

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
10%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bowdoin College, students love their Bowdoin Outing Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
phone 207-725-3000
address https://www.bowdoin.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Bowdoin outing club

Bowdoin culinary club

Asian students alliance

Bowdoin craft center

Bowdoin organic garden

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bowdoin College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bowdoin College?

Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, me.

What is the acceptance rate at Bowdoin College? 

The acceptance rate for Bowdoin College is 9%.

What’s the average GPA for Bowdoin College?

The average high school GPA for Bowdoin College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bowdoin College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bowdoin College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $321,560.

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