Tuition (in-state)$67,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance8%
Enrollment1,900
Walk score50
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Education
| Programs | Government, economics, biology, computer science, environmental studies |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $67,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,000 |
| Room and board | $18,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
50/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Maine Street in Brunswick
- Bowdoin Museum of Art
- Popham Beach
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$66,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesCareer Exploration and Development; funds summer internships through the Bowdoin Fund
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Bain
- Deloitte
- Teach For America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Exploration and Development funded internships
- Bowdoin Public Service Initiative
- Alumni-sponsored placements
Alumni
| Living alumni | 22,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Joshua Chamberlain
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Reed Hastings
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | NESCAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 5
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