A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bowdoin College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
All students enrolled at Bowdoin College are female with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bowdoin College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
0.22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
4
|
Bowdoin College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
10%
|
| Out of State |
81%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161004 IPEDS survey data for Bowdoin College.
Last updated February 24, 2025