About Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College

:round_pushpin: Brunswick, ME • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 8%

Bowdoin College is a private university in Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin College was founded in 1794 and enrolls 1,996 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 1,996
Campus Setting town
Admission rate 8%
Tuition and fees
In State $64,910
Out-of-State $64,910
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Bowdoin College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 730 750 760
SAT Math 750 760 790
ACT Composite 33 34 35
ACT English 34 35 36
ACT Math 30 32 34
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Bowdoin College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $64,304 $64,304
Fees $606 $606
Room and Board $17,690 $17,690
Books $840 $840
Total (Before Financial Aid): $83,440 $83,440

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 85
Political Science and Government, General 77
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47
Mathematics, General 41
English Language and Literature, General 36
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 29
Computer Science 28
Neuroscience 28
History, General 26
Biochemistry 25
Education, General 22
Physics, General 19
Environmental Studies 18
Sociology, General 17
Human Computer Interaction 15
Chemistry, General 13
Geology/Earth Science, General 12
Anthropology, General 12
Spanish and Iberian Studies 11
Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 8
German Language and Literature 8
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 7
French Studies 7
African Studies 7
Music, General 6
Russian Language and Literature 6
Italian Studies 5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Visual and Performing Arts, General 5
Asian Studies/Civilization 5
Philosophy 4
Latin American Studies 4
Mathematics and Computer Science 3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
Physics Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism 1
Chemical Physics 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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