Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Brunswick, ME. It enrolls about 1,850 students and admits roughly 8% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Brunswick, ME 04011 |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Enrollment | 1,850 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,966 / 879 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,910 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | 3% |
| Full-time retention rate | 98% |
| Campus setting | Town: Fringe |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 730–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | https://www.bowdoin.edu/ |
| Phone | 2077253000 |
Admissions
About 10,966 students applied and 879 were admitted. Of those admitted, 504 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,910 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 500 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bowdoin College is in Brunswick, ME, Cumberland County. Its coordinates are 43.9071, -69.9639.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bowdoin College?
About 8% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,966 applicants.
How much does Bowdoin College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,910 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bowdoin College?
About 1,850 students are enrolled.