Bowdoin College Admission
Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
9.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
58.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
508
SAT Scores
1,520
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,376 students have applied and 862 students have allowed to admit to Bowdoin College (Acceptance rate: 9.19%). Bowdoin's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 58.93 % where 508 students have finally enrolled out of 862 admitted students.
Bowdoin acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Amherst College and Barnard College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.91%).
Bowdoin enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 49.88%).
How to Apply to Bowdoin College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bowdoin. Bowdoin offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bowdoin.edu/student-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://bowdoin.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/student-accessibility-office/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bowdoin and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bowdoin College is 1,520 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bowdoin College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,504). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | 1,520 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,504 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bowdoin College, 183 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,520 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 740 | 770 | 790 |
| Total | 1,460 | 1,520 | 1,560 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bowdoin College, 108 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Bowdoin Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bowdoin College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |