Bowdoin College is one of the most historic and prestigious, private, liberal arts colleges in the nation. It was established in 1794.
Historic buildings are strewn about on Bowdoin College’s campus in Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin College has a small student body, making professors more accessible than at larger, private and state colleges and universities.
Bowdoin has been listed as one of the best liberal arts schools in the country by national publications. As a result, Bowdoin College is very selective.
The college offers an array of liberal arts and science academic programs including religious studies, philosophy, music, English, archaeology, art history, and classical studies. The science programs include neuroscience, environmental studies, computer science, and biochemistry.
Students not interested in traditional majors have the option of customizing or combining majors.
Numerous undergraduate research opportunities are available at Bowdoin College. Bowdoin students who have excelled at research have been awarded research fellowships at elite graduate schools. The Coastal Studies Center – a coastal issue and marine science research facility – is located at Bowdoin College.
Cultural opportunities are also available to students. An art museum and two theaters are located at Bowdoin.
Bowdoin College provides study abroad opportunities. Some programs provide students with the opportunity to study at a foreign university for a few semesters.
Tuition rates are high at Bowdoin College, but financial aid is available to students who qualify.
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Admission Office 5000 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8441 (207) 725-3100 Fax: (207) 725-3101 [email protected] Contact: Scott Meiklejohn Dean of Admissions and Student Aid |
Main Address 5700 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8448 (207) 725-3000 www.bowdoin.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,723 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 488 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,716 Setting |
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Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $36,370 | $38,190 | $40,020 | $41,565 | +3.86% |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 | $820 | +2.50% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,890 | $10,380 | $10,880 | $11,315 | +4.00% |
| Other | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,250 | +4.17% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $48,260 | $50,570 | $52,900 | $54,950 | +3.88% |
| In-state Off Campus | $37,170 | $38,990 | $40,820 | $42,385 | +3.83% |
| In-state with Family | $37,170 | $38,990 | $40,820 | $42,385 | +3.83% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 218 | 45% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 218 | 45% | $6,693,809 | $30,706 |
| • Federal grants | 64 | 13% | $424,344 | $6,630 |
| • Pell grants | 64 | 13% | $266,344 | $4,162 |
| • Other federal grants | 40 | 8% | $158,000 | $3,950 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 28 | 6% | $25,636 | $916 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 218 | 45% | $6,243,829 | $28,641 |
| Student loan aid | 72 | 15% | $355,878 | $4,943 |
| • Federal student loans | 72 | 15% | $355,878 | $4,943 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 581 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| African Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 65 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 61 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical Physics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemistry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 198 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Archaeology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 65 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 93 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Theater Literature, History and Criticism | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 16% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 97% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Completion of college-prep program: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
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Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemical Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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