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Overview |
Bowdoin College | |||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #26 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | |||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 10,966 | |||
| Admitted | 879 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | |||
| Typical High School Grades | - | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | |||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 0% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 63% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 12% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | |||
| % International | 5% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | |||
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| % In-State | 10% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | |||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/