Per Bowdoin’s FAQ only 7% of students are enrolled are international students so I’m thinking it is a factor (I could be wrong but there are more Maine residents than international students enrolled). Bowdoin Facts and Figures | Bowdoin College
How many students are enrolled at Bowdoin (In Residence, Fall 2023)? 1,850
How many international students? 129 (7.0%)
How many from Maine? 180 (9.7%)
How many students are in the first-year class (Class of 2027)? 504
How many international students? 41 (8.1%)
How many from Maine? 49 (9.7%)