Bowdoin College early decision acceptance rate
Bowdoin College admitted 14.9% of early-decision applicants for fall 2025 (296 of 1,985), up from 13.5% for fall 2024, the lowest in the five years with figures. The high was 27.4%, for fall 2021. It was 21.5% for fall 2020. Usable figures for fall 2023 are not in our archive.
Bowdoin College’s early decision, fall 2020–2025
| Year | Acceptance rate | Applied | Admitted | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 20252025–26 report | 14.9% | 1,985 | 296 | |
| Fall 20242024–25 report | 13.5% | 2,005 | 270 | |
| Fall 20232023–24 report | — | Report on file; counts not usable | ||
| Fall 20222022–23 report | 26.5% | 1,009 | 267 | |
| Fall 20212021–22 report | 27.4% | 960 | 263 | |
| Fall 20202020–21 report | 21.5% | 1,123 | 242 | |
Source: Common Data Set reports published by Bowdoin College, section C21 (applications received and admitted under the early decision plan). Note: Early decision acceptance rate is admitted ÷ applied. Each year is the class entering that fall; the 2024–25 report covers fall 2024. — = not reported or not usable.