Bowdoin College

(Brunswick, ME)

Bowdoin College of Brunswick, Maine, is a highly selective, liberal arts college, offering an exceptional student-faculty ratio of 9:1 and an integrated philosophy of education, wherein the connections between subject matter are considered fundamental to the learning experience. Thirty-three (33) academic departments offer students practical skills and an education that can be personalized with independent studies and flexible curriculum offerings.

Student life at Bowdoin College includes a large athletic program, career planning assistance, an outing club that focuses on adventure-seeking, and a large variety of student organizations. Community volunteerism and leadership development programs are encouraged as part the educational pursuit and an extension of the college's commitment to the common good.

Bowdoin College gives students a foundation for a love of life-long learning, pursuit of bettering the world, and empowerment to influence their communities and the world itself.

Admissions

19.4%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Not Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1980–2250 SAT Total
  • 660–750 SAT Reading
  • 660–750 SAT Math
  • 660–750 SAT Writing
  • 30–33 ACT Composite
  • 31–34 ACT English
  • 27–33 ACT Math
  • 8–10 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$52,900
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $40,020
  • $40,020
  • $12,080
  • $800

Will I Like It

1,855
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Town
  • 52% Women

Famous Alumni

Harold Burton - U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Kenneth Chenault - Chairman and CEO of American Express
William S. Cohen - U.S. Secretary of Defense
Reed Hastings - Founder and CEO of Netflix
Nathaniel Hawthorne - Novelist
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Poet
Cynthia McFadden - Co-host of ABC News Nightline
Robert E. Peary - First Man to Reach the North Pole
Franklin Pierce - U.S. President
Joan Benoit Samuelson - Olympic Marathon Gold Medal Winner

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

5700 College Station - President\'s Office
Brunswick, ME 04011-8448
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