Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
Questions and Answers
Samantha L.
29 days ago
If a Bowdoin applicant does not meet an academic requirement for a program they wish to enter, are exceptions or alternatives extended to this student?
Katie B.
1 month ago
What is the average out of pocket tuition price for Bowdoin College after financial aid has been applied?
Danielle W.
1 month ago
What's a tradition that Bowdoin College has?
Danielle W.
1 month ago
What is the most interesting club, team, or activity that you offer at Bowdoin?
Nsimba A.
3 months ago
Does Bowdoin College offer law courses?
Aurora L.
6 months ago
Where can I find the scholarship opportunities that are offered at Bowdoin?
Bowdoin College
Hi Aurora! Attached is a link that breaks down the different scholarship opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Have a good one! https://www.bowdoin.edu/student-aid/types-of-aid/index.html
Academic details
Student Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
Selectivity
Most Selective (10% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Diversity statistics
61% White
10% Hispanic
8% Black
7% Asian
6% Multiracial
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Answer student questions, suggest changes to this page, and more.
Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Senior Software Engineer120k
Data Scientist97k
Customer Success Manager78k
Software Developer73k
Content Manager68k
Data Analyst60k
Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization47k
62.8kAvg. Early Career Pay
124.4kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
55%in High-Meaning careers
37%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$43,239
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,625
Average Pell Grant
$5,284
Average Federal Loans
$42,972
Average Institutional Grant
$10,498
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$56,350 / year
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