Bowdoin College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,913
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	9%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Bowdoin College is 9%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Bowdoin College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Bowdoin College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bowdoin College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,322

Cost of attendance at Bowdoin College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,322

Cost of attendance at Bowdoin College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Bowdoin College received on average $45,153 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$45,153

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	74	16%	$4,925	$364,430
Other Federal Grant	76	16%	$6,098	$463,430
State Grant/Scholarships	8	2%	$1,500	$12,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	248	54%	$43,418	$10,767,621
Total Grant & Scholarships	249	54%	$45,153	$11,243,051

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bowdoin College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bowdoin College students is 93.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.4%.

93.8%

asian 91.7% 33 students
African American 86.2% 25 students
white 94.3% 298 students
unknown 100.0% 6 students
hispanic 94.2% 49 students
International Students 88.5% 23 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 32 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bowdoin College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bowdoin College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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