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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
4.5Exceptional
8%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Brunswick, Maine. With an enrollment of approximately 1,846 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Bowdoin College is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 8% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $82,735 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,786 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
8%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
1,846
Total students
Median Earnings
$82,735
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,910
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,910
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,786
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
750
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,910/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,786/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$83,144
10-Year Earnings
$827,350
ROI Multiple
10.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bowdoin College
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$83k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,846
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
