10%

Acceptance Rate

$43,239

Avg.Financial Aid

002038

FAFSA Code

Bowdoin College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.bowdoin.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,828

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

  • The student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

  • The graduation rate of the university is 94%.

  • College accreditation - The college is regionally accredited and recognized by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

  • The total student population of the university is 1,806 (Maine campus).


Reviews

Students reviews on the college are as follows

  • 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. 

  • 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.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

255 Maine Street

Rankings

Some of the rankings given to the college are given below

Rankings by US News

  • The college is ranked 4th in 'High School Counselor Rankings'.

  • The college is ranked 5th in 'National Liberal Arts College'.

  • The college is ranked 6th in 'Best Undergraduate Teaching'.

  • Bowdoin is ranked 3rd in 'Liberal Arts Universities' by Forbes.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    10%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $65

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $24,831

  • Average Annual Cost

    $53,418

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $70,710

  • Other Fees

    $504

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,698

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,250

Total One Year Cost

$70,710

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

98%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,299

Faculty Overview

45%

Male Professors

55%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,828

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

13%

Full-time / Part-time

100% / N/A

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

62%

Unknown

1%

Black

8%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

6%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

81%

Out Of State

10%

In State

9%

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 Security

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$44,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$65,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$13,289 - $21,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$138 - $218

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$43,239

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,088

Students Receiving State Aid

2%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,382

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$42,972

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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.

  • 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.

  • State Aids includes Texas Grant and Top Ten Percent Scholarship.

  • Institutional Aid comprises of Merit Scholarships, Bowdoin Grant, 

  • Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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