Bowdoin College, ME
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Bowdoin College Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity87
Retention96
Graduation95
Earnings61
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bowdoin College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences17%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences35%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Bowdoin College
10%
Admission Rate
715
Median SAT Math
720
Median SAT Reading
32
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)680–750
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)680–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)30–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bowdoin College
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$68K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bowdoin College
18%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
90%
Repayment Rate
$164
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 89% | 54% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 90% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 90% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bowdoin College
98%
Retention Rate
3%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 88% | 40% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 95% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 94% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 87% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 96% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97% | 37% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 86% | 44% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 96% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bowdoin College
93%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$33K
25 Pctl Salary
$65K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $65K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $78K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $51K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $66K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bowdoin College
1,825
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 80% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|
Location Map
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