Bowdoin College
Common Data Set 2019-20
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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.
$82,735
10 yrs after enrollment
95%
6-year completion
$14,398
sticker minus grants
$18,500
federal loans only
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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 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language4
Social studies4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80058
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69938
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5994
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: 700-80066
SAT Math: 600-69926
SAT Math: 500-5998
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-160063
SAT Composite: 1200-139930
SAT Composite: 1000-11997
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3685
ACT Composite: 24-2912
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 TABLESHigh 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 2019-2020
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Independent studyX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Arts/fine artsX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
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
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Apartments for single studentsX
Wellness housingX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_https://bowdoin.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2019-2020 estimated
Federal$1,821,487
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$41,644,665
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$289,799
Total Scholarships/Grants$43,816,951
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
Federal Work-Study$1,122,580
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$623,655
Total Self-Help$1,746,235
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
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$195,370
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,769,550
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,964,920
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
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.440
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 practices need-blind admission and meets 100% of the student’s demonstrated need. Bowdoin’s “no-loan” policy, established in 2008-09, highlights the commitment to making college affordable. Fifty percent (50%) of the Class of 2023 received need- based grant assistance from the College, with an average grant exceeding $50,000. Common Data Set 2019-2020