Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME • privateCSS ProfileDIII | New England Small College Athletic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Fringe )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,018 • Total: 2,018
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
255 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 976 (48.4%) • Female: 1,042 (51.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 217 10.8%
Black/African American 107 5.3%
Hispanic/Latino 271 13.4%
White 1,076 53.3%
Two or More Races 200 9.9%
International 137 6.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
8.0%
879 admitted from 10,966 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 730-760
Math: 750-790
Total: 1480-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-35
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/05/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
95.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
82.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
98.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$65,144
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $64,304
Room & Board
$840
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $3,275
$30,001-48,000 $3,464
$48,001-75,000 $6,764
$75,001-110,000 $20,899
$110,001+ $42,867
Students Receiving Pell Grants
51%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,110

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (12)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Skiing Soccer Squash Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's Sports (14)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Skiing Soccer Softball Squash
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