Bowdoin College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1343 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 367 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 330 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 2 of 1 | In Brunswick, ME |
| # 222 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
7%
Average SAT
1,510
Average ACT
34
Avg. cost to attend
$22,228 /y
Aid receiving
60%
Undergraduates
1,881
Male:Female Ratio
47:53
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Bowdoin College has an acceptance rate of 7% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Applicants | 13,265 | 6,244 | 7,013 |
| Admissions | 946 | 434 | 511 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 507 | 232 | 275 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 53% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 11% |
| â– Hispanic | 14% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Bowdoin College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Bowdoin College majors
Bowdoin College has granted 482 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bowdoin College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 63 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 60 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 |
| Computer Science | 33 |
| Neuroscience | 32 |
| Mathematics, General | 26 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 |
| History, General | 21 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 19 |
| Physics, General | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 13 |
| African Studies | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| French Studies | 6 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 2 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 2 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 482 |
Publications & Citations
Bowdoin College has published 5,174 scientific papers with 113,348 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,361
/ 63,934
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
2,248
/ 63,370
|
| Biology |
2,007
/ 66,289
|
| Political Science |
1,917
/ 30,675
|
| Law |
1,737
/ 29,044
|
| Philosophy |
1,710
/ 27,055
|
| Physics |
1,694
/ 45,738
|
| Computer Science |
1,654
/ 41,326
|
| History |
1,607
/ 24,511
|
| Engineering |
1,601
/ 44,801
|
| Sociology |
1,576
/ 30,191
|
| Chemistry |
1,435
/ 51,517
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,421
/ 38,553
|
| Geology |
1,180
/ 37,516
|
| Medicine |
1,114
/ 34,767
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,097
/ 29,876
|
| Ecology |
1,040
/ 40,793
|
| Psychology |
989
/ 29,520
|
| Archaeology |
969
/ 21,278
|
| Art & Design |
936
/ 12,584
|
| Linguistics |
789
/ 14,483
|
| Biochemistry |
768
/ 29,724
|
| Paleontology |
759
/ 23,002
|
| Economics |
742
/ 18,445
|
| Genetics |
740
/ 27,888
|
| Business |
715
/ 16,442
|
| Mathematics |
713
/ 19,457
|
| Organic chemistry |
607
/ 24,041
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
542
/ 15,087
|
| Materials Science |
490
/ 13,113
|
| Oceanography |
447
/ 19,013
|
| Statistics |
434
/ 15,470
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
408
/ 4,339
|
| Botany |
402
/ 15,502
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
395
/ 12,715
|
| Social Psychology |
392
/ 12,176
|
| Literature |
369
/ 3,988
|
| Optics |
365
/ 10,350
|
| Art History |
357
/ 2,082
|
| Neuroscience |
354
/ 13,146
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. John A. Woodcock Jr
1950-. (aged 76)
lawyer
judge
John Alden Woodcock Jr. is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine.
2. Daniel Dole
1808-1878 (aged 70)
missionary
Daniel Dole was a Protestant missionary educator from the United States to the Hawaiian Islands.
3. Sterling Fessenden
1875-1943 (aged 68)
lawyer
Stirling Fessenden, an American lawyer practicing in Shanghai, served as the chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council from 1923 to 1929 and as Secretary-General from 1929 to 1939.
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4. E. Frederic Morrow
1906-1994 (aged 88)
businessperson
Everett Frederic Morrow was the first African American to hold an executive position at the White House. He served President Dwight Eisenhower as Administrative Officer for Special Projects from 1955 to 1961.
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All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BC
Founded
1794
Motto
Ut Aquila Versus CoelumAs an eagle towards the sky
Colors
white, black
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
1,000
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
255 Maine Street Brunswick, Maine, 04011 United States
City Population
22,000
Phone
2077253000
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