Bowdoin College
ME · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 6.8% | 515 | 93.3% | 1,510 |
| 2024-2025 | 7.1% | 507 | 95.6% | 1,510 |
| 2023-2024 | 8.0% | 504 | 95.6% | 1,510 |
| 2022-2023 | 9.2% | 508 | 94.0% | 1,460 |
| 2021-2022 | 8.8% | 517 | 93.8% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Middlebury College
- Colby College
- Williams College
- Amherst College
- Dartmouth College
- Colgate University
- Hamilton College
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Bowdoin College — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Pomona College
- Swarthmore College
- Claremont McKenna College
- Grinnell College
- Washington and Lee University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College admits 6.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Bowdoin College?
The middle 50% SAT range at Bowdoin College is 1470–1540, with a median score of 1510. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1470; students at the 75th percentile scored 1540.
What ACT score do I need for Bowdoin College?
The middle 50% ACT range at Bowdoin College is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Bowdoin College cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Bowdoin College is $71,070. Room and board is approximately $19,560. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College's 6-year graduation rate is 92.8%. The first-year retention rate is 97.6%.
How many students attend Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College enrolls 1,841 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Bowdoin College's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.