Bowdoin College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Bowdoin College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Bowdoin College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Brunswick, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,850, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 8%. The college offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 95%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $64,304.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1480-1550
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Unknown
0%
Black
5%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
10%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Asian
11%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Graduate | $undefined | $undefined |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $840 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,690 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,660 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $undefined |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $undefined |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $undefined |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $84,494 | $84,494 |
| Off-campus without family | $65,144 | $65,144 |
| Off-campus with family | $65,144 | $65,144 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
18%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debtafter graduation
$57k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Field Hockey
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 10 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 11 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 12 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Psychology. | |||
| 14 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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