College statistics
- Address:
- 255 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME
04011 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.bowdoin.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $67,198
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $67,198
- Room and Board:
- $18,488
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $2,583,406,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Bowdoin College is a private liberal arts institution in Brunswick, Maine, focused on arts and sciences education with active research programs. The college enrolls approximately 1,850 undergraduates and maintains highly selective admissions.
Annual tuition is $67,198 with a total cost of attendance of $85,686 including room and board. The college accepted 8% of applicants in its most recent admission cycle. Student test scores reflect the institution's selectivity: the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 760, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 790, and the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 35. Many admitted students receive need-based financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.
Bowdoin's primary undergraduate focus is Social Sciences. The institution maintains a substantial endowment and supports undergraduate research alongside traditional coursework. The college suits students seeking rigorous liberal arts education with strong peer cohorts and research opportunities. For more information, visit bowdoin.edu.