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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, Maine · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$61,692

Acceptance Rate

8%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$64,910

At a Glance

Total Students

1,846

Retention Rate

98%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

10%

Median Debt

$18,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Bowdoin College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 1,846. The college has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 8% of applicants. Bowdoin boasts a high graduation rate of 94.8% and a strong retention rate of 97.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $64,910.

Graduates of Bowdoin College experience strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $50,632, increasing to $61,692 after five years and $82,735 after ten years. The median debt for students is $18,500, and 10.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$62k

5 YEARS

$83k

10 YEARS

Top 13% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bowdoin College alumni earn a median salary of $50,632. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $61,692, and after ten years, the median salary is $82,735. The median debt for graduates is $18,500.

Bowdoin College has a high retention rate of 97.6% and a graduation rate of 94.8%. The college has an 8% acceptance rate and a student body of 1,846. The in-state tuition is $64,910, and 10.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Brunswick, Maine

Brunswick, ME 04011

Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bowdoin College has an acceptance rate of 8.0%.