About Bowdoin College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,828
Website
www.bowdoin.edu/Accreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit, liberal arts institution that was established in the year 1794 and is located in Brunswick, Maine. The Bowdoin is one of the oldest traditions school in the surrounding regions. In the 1820s, the college became an independent state college. Bowdoin College campuses are all across the US and have grown big from past few years.
The liberal arts education in Bowdoin encourages going behind the truth, meaning, and beauty. The college is committed to providing the best quality education for all their students and provides them with opportunities to achieve their goals. Over the years, the college built many new buildings, introduced new programs and more to cater to their growing students from all parts of the world.
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The student-faculty ratio is 9:1.
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The graduation rate of the university is 94%.
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College accreditation - The college is regionally accredited and recognized by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
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The total student population of the university is 1,806 (Maine campus).
Reviews
Students reviews on the college are as follows
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Students say that the college is welcoming and fellow students are very helpful. Professors are extremely helping and are always available to help their students. Bowdoin is the perfect place to learn and grow with many other passionate individuals.
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The college provides numerous opportunities for their students to help them identify and reach their goals. Bowdoin College dorms are very well maintained by the college as most of the student live on campus.
Rankings
Some of the rankings given to the college are given below
Rankings by US News
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The college is ranked 4th in 'High School Counselor Rankings'.
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The college is ranked 5th in 'National Liberal Arts College'.
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The college is ranked 6th in 'Best Undergraduate Teaching'.
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Bowdoin is ranked 3rd in 'Liberal Arts Universities' by Forbes.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
10%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,831
Average Annual Cost
$53,418
Books And Supplies
$840
Other Fees
$504
Room And Board
$14,698
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,250
Total One Year Cost
$70,710
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
98%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,299
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Political Science and Government
94 Graduates
Economics
66 Graduates
Area Studies
51 Graduates
Mathematics
40 Graduates
Biology, General
35 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
31 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
28 Graduates
Sociology
28 Graduates
Computer Science
26 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
25 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
23 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
23 Graduates
Physics
21 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
20 Graduates
History
20 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
18 Graduates
Education, General
15 Graduates
Anthropology
11 Graduates
Chemistry
10 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
9 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
8 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
5 Graduates
Mathematics and Computer Science
5 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
2 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
2 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
1 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,828
Socio-Economic Diversity
13%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,490 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
88%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,868/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,830/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$7,830/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Polar Bears
School Colors
black and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Small College Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
426
Total Female Athletes
347
Intramural Sports
41
Sports Club
22
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Squash
Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Squash
Sailing
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$65,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$138 - 218
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$43,239
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,088
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,382
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$42,972
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$61,947
$30K - $48K
$59,741
$48K - $75K
$50,992
$75K - $110K
$47,057
> $110K
$31,726
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$42,051,148
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,428,448
The office of the financial aid of the college guides students through the process of obtaining the resources available for them for their education. The college provides financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. Students looking for financial aid has to fill up the FAFSA form.
Bowdoin College federal school code is 002038.
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Federal Aid includes grants such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and loans such as Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan. Federal Work-Study option is also available for the students.
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State Aids includes Texas Grant and Top Ten Percent Scholarship.
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Institutional Aid comprises of Merit Scholarships, Bowdoin Grant,
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Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill.