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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private Nonprofit · 1,873 students

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$83k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
7%Acceptance Rate
95%Graduation Rate
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Acceptance Rate

7.1%
Most Selective (Ivy League tier)
Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 7 are admitted
Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score
Combined (Math + Reading)
1520
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Student Body

1,873
Total Students
Undergraduates
7.1%
Acceptance Rate
Of applicants admitted
19%
First-Gen Students
First in family to attend college
17%
Pell Grant Students
Receiving federal need-based aid

Bowdoin College — Admissions

Bowdoin College has an acceptance rate of 7.1%, making it one of the most selective universities in the United States — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1520. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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