Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · private nonprofit · 1,873 undergraduates
Bowdoin College is a private nonprofit university in Brunswick, ME with highly selective admissions, admitting about 7% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT (middle 50%)
1470–1550
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Avg net price
$14,398/yr
sticker $85,100
Graduation rate
95%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,873
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What is Bowdoin College's acceptance rate?
Bowdoin College has an acceptance rate of about 7%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Bowdoin College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Bowdoin College scored between 1470–1550 on the SAT (ACT 33–35).
How much does Bowdoin College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $14,398 per year at Bowdoin College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $85,100.
What is the graduation rate at Bowdoin College?
About 95% of students at Bowdoin College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.