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Acceptance Rate
8%
Enrollment
1,846
Graduation Rate
96%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$82,735
Retention Rate
98%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1480–1550
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,910
Avg Net Price
$20,786
Room & Board
$17,690
Total COA
$80,390
Median Debt
$18,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$3,275
$30,001–48,000
$3,464
$48,001–75,000
$6,764
$75,001–110,000
$20,899
$110,001+
$42,867
Pell Grant Rate: 16%
Federal Loan Rate: 10%
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Sticker Price$82,600
Estimated Net Price$20,786 (avg)
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Bowdoin College's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
96%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$82,735
Retention Rate
98%
Median Debt
$18,500
Top Programs
Social Sciences
33.3%
Biology
20.0%
Physical Sciences
8.1%
English
6.9%
Mathematics & Statistics
6.0%
Psychology
5.4%
Computer Science
4.8%
Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies
4.6%
History
4.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.7%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 83 | $69,008 |
| Economics | 63 | $88,368 |
| Area Studies | 58 | — |
| Mathematics | 45 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 37 | $38,638 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 37 | — |
| History | 32 | — |
| Education, General | 30 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | — |
| Biology, General | 29 | — |
| Computer Science | 25 | $128,937 |
| Sociology | 25 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 24 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 19 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 19 | — |
Demographics
Men 48%Women 52%
White
52.6%
Black
5.5%
Hispanic
13.4%
Asian
11.1%
Two or More
10.2%
International
6.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-01-05
REA2026-01-05
App Fee (Domestic)$65
App Fee (International)$65
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.