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Overview
Bowdoin College is a 4-year institution located in Brunswick, ME, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
255 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Contact
Claudia Marroquin
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
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| French Studies |
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| Italian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Spanish And Iberian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Russian |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies |
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| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Research And Experimental Psychology Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Theater Literature, History And Criticism |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,332
Applied
845
Accepted
1,835
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,337
Females Applied
432
Females Accepted
8%
Male Admissions
3,995
Males Applied
413
Males Accepted
10%
Applying
65
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | March 20th | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | May 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 700 | 660 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 710 | 670 | 780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,822
Private
Fees
528
Full-time student fees
15,360
Room & board
7,372
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
51,107
Avg. Financial Aid Package
53,004
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,749
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. Loan Aid
1,000
Avg. Grant Aid
49,124
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,835
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
89%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.64% |
| White or Caucasian | 59.28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.33% |
| Asian | 7.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 6.99% |
| Other | 0.49% |
Gender
Male (48.83%)
Female (51.17%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 92% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Common Good Day, Ivies Weekend and Museum Receptions
Common Good Day, Ivies Weekend and Museum Receptions
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:
Outing Club, Intramural sports, Community Service Volunteer Programs, WBOR 91.1 FM Radio and Bowdoin Orient Student Newspaper
Outing Club, Intramural sports, Community Service Volunteer Programs, WBOR 91.1 FM Radio and Bowdoin Orient Student Newspaper
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 | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | No | Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | 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 |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
229
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 201
Part-time - 28
Male - 110
Female - 119
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