Bowdoin College
2017-18
The 2017-18 Common Data Set for Bowdoin College — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$82,735
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
95%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$14,398
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$18,500
federal loans only
FSA
4%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
222numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESMain Phone Number:(207) 725-3000
WWW Home Page Address:www.bowdoin.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(207) 725-3100
Admissions Email Address:admissions@bowdoin.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/
Bachelor'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 34 | 89 | 91 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 49 | 202 | 202 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 37 | 117 | 117 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 297 | 1128 | 1130 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 45 | 120 | 120 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 34 | 132 | 132 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 4 | 18 | 18 |
| Total | 501 | 1812 | 1816 |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 57 | 57 | 369 | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 57 | 57 | 369 | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | 48 | Not reported | 338 | 440 |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | 1 | 0 | 2 | Not reported |
| Total completers | 54 | 55 | 351 | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94.7% | 96.5% | 95.1% | Not reported |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2013 | 12 |
| Did not persist | 12 | 13 |
| Final cohort | 2013 | 14 |
| Completed program in less than two years | 15 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 16 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | 17 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 18 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 96% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language4
Social studies4
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 53 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 650 | 750 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 640 | 760 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 30 | 34 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 28 | 33 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 30 | 35 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80056
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69936
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5998
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80055
SAT Math: 600-69936
SAT Math: 500-5998
SAT Math: 400-4991
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-3678
ACT Composite: 24-2919
ACT Composite: 18-233
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Amount of application fee:65
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:____12 months (one year) ____
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 87 | 114 | Not reported | 201 |
| Admitted | 2 | 3 | Not reported | 5 |
| Enrolled | 2 | 1 | Not reported | 3 |
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:The criteria for evaluating transfer applicants are the same as for regular applicants. A statement from the Academic Dean of the school from which the applicant is transferring and 2 academic recommendations are required. Transfer applicants are encouraged to submit creative writing samples, art work, photography, musical tapes, etc. Common Data Set 2017-2018 – www.bowdoin.edu/ir/data/cds-table.shtml
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Independent studyX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Study abroadX
Arts/fine artsX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Student Life
2 TABLESChoral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_https://bowdoin.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 51344 | 51344 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 504 | 504 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 840 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 1250 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other expenses | 1250 | Not reported | Not reported |
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2017-2018 estimated
Federal$1,589,972
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$35,353,710
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,930,148
Total Scholarships/Grants$38,921,130
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
Federal Work-Study$980,513
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$465,722
Total Self-Help$1,446,235
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$79,418
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,100,675
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,180,093
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$0
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.439
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Bowdoin is one of the few colleges that practice need-blind admission and meet 100% of the student’s demonstrated need. Bowdoin’s “no loan” policy, established in 2008-09, highlights the commitment to making college affordable. Fifty-two percent (52%) of the Class of 2021 received need-based grant assistance from the College, with an average grant exceeding $40,000. Common Data Set 2017-2018 – www.bowdoin.edu/ir/data/cds-table.shtml
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEI3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 114 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 114 | 8 |
| 20-29 students | 156 | 8 |
| 30-39 students | 57 | 4 |
| 40-49 students | 58 | 1 |
| 50-99 students | 13 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 9 | Not reported |
| Total | 0 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 4% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 9% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 9% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 14% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 8% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 31% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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