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Location & Contact
Address
255 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Contact
Emily Almas
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@bowdoin.edu
Phone: 207-725-3100
Fax: 207-725-3101
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@bowdoin.edu
Phone: 207-725-3100
Fax: 207-725-3101
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,966
Applied
879
Accepted
1,850
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,101
Females Applied
459
Females Accepted
8%
Male Admissions
4,865
Males Applied
420
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
65
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 6th | Not reported | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 6th | January 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 1st | May 1st | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 710 | 730 | 760 | |
| SAT Math | 713 | 750 | 790 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
67,198
Private
Fees
634
Full-time student fees
18,488
Room & board
9,148
Room only
Financial Aid
65,957
Avg. Financial Aid Package
69,240
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
77,156
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. Loan Aid
961
Avg. Grant Aid
64,056
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,850
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
89%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.43% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 52.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 11.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 10.18% |
| Other | 0.22% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (52%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 94% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall lobster bake, Bowdoin Thanksgiving dinner and Spring Gala
Fall lobster bake, Bowdoin Thanksgiving dinner and Spring Gala
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Bowdoin Outing Club, Bowdoin Culinary Club, Asian Students Alliance, Bowdoin Craft Center and Bowdoin Organic Garden
Bowdoin Outing Club, Bowdoin Culinary Club, Asian Students Alliance, Bowdoin Craft Center and Bowdoin Organic Garden
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense education, safe ride service, emergency notification system
self-defense education, safe ride service, emergency notification system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | | No |
| Baseball | No | | No |
| Basketball | No | | No |
| Crew | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | No | | No |
| Football | No | | No |
| Golf | No | | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Indoor Track | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | No | | No |
| Rowing | No | | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Sailing | No | | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | | No |
| Soccer | No | | No |
| Softball | | | No |
| Squash | No | | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | | No |
| Tennis | No | | No |
| Track And Field | No | | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | No | | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rowing | No | | No |
| Rugby | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sailing | No | Division 3 | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Faculty
235
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 199
Part-time - 36
Male - 116
Female - 119
Bowdoin College