At a glance
Average net price
$14,398
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
95.3%
Admission rate
7%
Undergrad size
1,873
In-state tuition
$67,832
Out-of-state tuition
$67,832
Cost of attendance
$85,100
Median earnings (10y)
$82,735
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,520
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 96.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (42%), stem (40%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM40%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences42%
- Social sciences31.3%~587 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences19.3%~361 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~163 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.9%~128 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics5.4%~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.8%~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History4.4%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.2%~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 163 | $61,127 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 160 | $51,934 | $19,634 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 86 | $46,244 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $44,658 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $19,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 46 | $39,454 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 34 | $34,060 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a mid-sized institution located in Brunswick, Maine, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,873 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Physical sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bowdoin College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,398 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,832 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,100 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 95.3%, a strong completion outcome. 96.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $82,735 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bowdoin College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Physical sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (42% of credentials), stem (40% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bowdoin College accepts 7% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,520.
Location & campus
Set in Brunswick, Maine (town), Bowdoin College draws students from across Maine and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bowdoin College
Q.How much does Bowdoin College cost?
The average net price at Bowdoin College is $14,398 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,100.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College has a 6-year graduation rate of 95.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College admits 7% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Bowdoin College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bowdoin College graduate earns $82,735 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bowdoin College?
Published tuition is $67,832 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bowdoin College located?
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine (ZIP 04011).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bowdoin College at their official website.