Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
8.02%
SAT Average
1,514
ACT Range
33-35
Bowdoin College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 8.02%. This means approximately 80 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,846 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
8.02%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $64,910 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,910 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $80,390 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,786 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 16.14% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 10.23% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bowdoin College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$64,910
Room and board
$17,690
Books and supplies
$840
Other expenses
$1,660
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$80,390
Average net price
$20,786
Average aid coverage
74%
$59,604 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bowdoin College pays approximately $20,786 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bowdoin College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Bowdoin College net price
$20,786
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Bowdoin College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $64,910 and average net price at $20,786. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$64,910
Current net price
$20,786
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
95.60%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$82,735
Undergraduates
1,846
10-Year Median Earnings - Bowdoin College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bowdoin College graduates earn about 1.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bowdoin College?
Undergraduates
1,846
Completion rate
95.60%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
16.14%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
10.23%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 16.14% of Bowdoin College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 10.23% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bowdoin College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bowdoin College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bowdoin College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bowdoin College is listed at 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bowdoin College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
| Bates College | 13.02% | $63,478 | $30,703 | $69,498 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoin College's acceptance rate?
Bowdoin College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 8.02%.
How much is Bowdoin College tuition?
Bowdoin College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $64,910.
What is Bowdoin College's average net price?
Bowdoin College's average net price in the local dataset is $20,786.
What does Bowdoin College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $3,275 for Bowdoin College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bowdoin College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $82,735 for Bowdoin College.
Is Bowdoin College accredited?
Bowdoin College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bowdoin College?
The local dataset lists 1,846 undergraduate students at Bowdoin College.
What percentage of Bowdoin College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bowdoin College in the local dataset is 16.14%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bowdoin College?
The federal loan rate for Bowdoin College in the local dataset is 10.23%.
Where should I verify Bowdoin College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bowdoin College or the latest official federal education data.