and also stressful. And hopeful, and overwhelming, and worth it.
Our job in the Office of Admissions is to help make this time more humane, for you and your family, wherever you are in the process. Have questions? We can help!
Take this time to really explore what Bowdoin has to offer: browse our majors and minors, learn about our location, and get a feel for where you might live, eat, and play.
The people you meet here will be your friends, your network, and your community, for life—so find out what makes Bowdoin different, and ask yourself if this place feels like a good fit.
Bowdoin students conduct research with faculty, dive into discussions, and welcome big, new, difficult questions.
They are driven by a desire to work together—not against each other—to find solutions.
A Bowdoin education is rigorous, but flexible. It's hard work, and it's personal. The curriculum promises to grow your skills as well as your intellect, which is why Bowdoin graduates succeed in so many different careers and industries.
200+
number of students who are supported by Bowdoin each year to do research and fieldwork with faculty.
(That makes Bowdoin one of the most active research institutions among liberal arts colleges!)
83%
of students complete a career-focused internship or conduct research with faculty.
Between 5 and 6 percent of these internships are completed abroad!
More numbers to explore:
Bowdoin College is a nationally-recognized liberal arts college in beautiful midcoast Maine... but you shouldn't just take our word for it.
There are many ways to get to know Bowdoin, both in person and virtually. Check out all the ways to connect, ask questions, and see for yourself. We can't wait to say hello!
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Check out Bowdoin on your own time: you can explore three different virtual tours, email a Bowdoin student, and watch pre-recorded information sessions.
Explore all the ways to connect with Bowdoin, no matter where you are ▸Your opportunity to be admitted to Bowdoin will never depend on your ability to pay for it.
Bowdoin is one of only eight colleges in the nation that is need blind for every applicant and meets 100% of the calculated need of every student we admit—without using loans in our aid packages.
Bowdoin waives the application fee for any student applying for aid, or who will be the first in their family to attend college.
Estimate your loan-free aid package in five minutes ▸
One less college expense to worry about:
All Bowdoin students receive a new MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and Apple Pencil—loaded with software, and yours to keep upon graduation.
53%
of incoming Bowdoin students receive financial aid.
27%
of aided students received full aid, meaning $0 parent and $0 student contributions.
$68,000
is the average annual aid package awarded to incoming students.