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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Bowdoin College is a private town institution in Brunswick, Maine. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1514.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,735 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,786.
Established
1794
Motto
Ut Aquila Versus Coelum
Mascot
Peary the Polar Bear
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III level
Division
Division III
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8%Acceptance
1514SAT Avg
1,846Students
9:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$82,735Earnings 10yr
$20,786Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate8.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1514
Reading & Writing
730760
Math
750790
ACT Score Range
Composite
3335
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$64,910
Room & Board$17,690
Books & Supplies$840
Total Cost of Attendance$80,390
Average Net Price$20,786
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$3,275
$30–48K$3,464
$48–75K$6,764
$75–110K$20,899
$110K+$42,867
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,786
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
9000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (37)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,846
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 53%
Black 5%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 11%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate95.6%
Freshman Retention97.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$61,692
8 Years$79,520
10 Years$82,735
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$71,500
Men
$93,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Polar Bears
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
98Average
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
120 mi(208 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
302 mi(523 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
382 mi(662 min)