Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 861 |
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| Declined | 8,541 |
| Total Received | 9,402 |
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Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is a private liberal arts college. Its 207-acre campus is located in Brunswick, Maine, 25 miles northeast of Portland.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,777 |
| Established in | 1794 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
207‐acre campus in Brunswick (population: 20,619), 25 miles from Portland; 118‐acre coastal studies center on Orr's Island (13 miles); scientific station on Kent Island (New Brunswick, Canada). Air serves Portland; train serves Brunswick; major airport serves Boston (120 miles). School operates transportation around Brunswick, to Portland, and Boston. Bus service to and from campus.
Bowdoin College
255 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME
04011-8448
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $65 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted |
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 861 |
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| Declined | 8,541 |
| Total Received | 9,402 |
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School GPA
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Admission test scores
Formal demonstration of competencies
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$46,432
| Tuition | $55,822 |
| Room | $6,451 |
| Board | $6,989 |
| Additional fees | $528 |
| Books & supplies | $840 |
| Total | $70,630 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $46,432 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,198 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,821,487 |
| State | $61,000 |
| Institutional | $41,644,665 |
| Other external | $289,799 |
| Total | $43,816,951 |
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Non-need-based
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| Institutional | $195,370 |
| Other external | $1,769,550 |
| Total | $1,964,920 |
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P: 207 725-3144
F: 207 725-3864
sao@bowdoin.edu
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Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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