Bowdoin College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bowdoin College was $26,727. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College net price calculator

$26,727

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maine and nationwide.

Maine's average	$13,300
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bowdoin College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,727	$1,105 (4%)	$4,531	$5,803	$10,270	$19,496	$43,454
2021	$25,622	$1,814 (8%)	$5,626	$7,823	$14,896	$22,177	$40,166
2020	$23,808	$1,023 (4%)	$5,626	$12,603	$14,539	$20,816	$39,701
2019	$24,831	$384 (2%)	$6,123	$8,329	$17,078	$21,013	$36,344
2018	$24,447	$441 (2%)	$5,866	$9,246	$15,195	$25,189	$38,038
2017	$24,888	$1,732 (7%)	$6,822	$8,525	$11,057	$20,976	$34,142
2016	$23,156	$867 (4%)	$7,089	$7,822	$11,442	$20,094	$30,562
2015	$22,289	$96	$5,925	$6,713	$12,173	$19,367	$36,770
2014	$22,193	--	$4,754	$8,906	$10,965	$20,562	$33,007

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bowdoin College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$76,310	$4,430 (6%)	$58,322	-	$840
2021	$71,880	$1,920 (3%)	$56,350	-	$840
2020	$73,800	$3,090 (4%)	$56,350	-	$840
2019	$70,710	$2,640 (4%)	$53,922	-	$840
2018	$68,070	$2,480 (4%)	$51,848	-	$840
2017	$65,590	$2,150 (3%)	$49,900	-	$840
2016	$63,440	$1,790 (3%)	$48,212	-	$836
2015	$61,650	$1,750 (3%)	$46,808	-	$832
2014	$59,900	$1,700 (3%)	$45,446	-	$816
2013	$58,200	--	$44,118	-	$822

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Bowdoin College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,913 dormitories available to its students at $7,630 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bowdoin College is $848 per month.
Does Bowdoin College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bowdoin College for one academic year is $8,268, which works out to $919 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bowdoin College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $840.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bowdoin College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,250

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Bowdoin College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bowdoin College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bowdoin College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,128	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,128	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Bowdoin College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bowdoin College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$8,268	$7,630	N/A	19	1,913
2021	$6,989	$6,451	N/A	19	1,749
2020	$7,988	$7,372	N/A	19	1,749
2019	$7,830	$6,868	N/A	19	1,708
2018	$7,528	$6,604	N/A	19	1,693
2017	$7,244	$6,356	N/A	19	1,756
2016	$7,000	$6,142	N/A	19	1,760

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bowdoin College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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