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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private Nonprofit · 1,873 students

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$83k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
7%Acceptance Rate
95%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)95.3%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)72.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate96.8%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students18.8%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1520
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences31.3%
Biological Sciences19.3%
Computer Science6.9%
Mathematics5.4%
History4.4%
Psychology4.2%

Faculty & Resources

$14k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$42k
Instructional Spend per Student
$2.6B
Total Endowment

Bowdoin College — Academics

Bowdoin College has a graduation rate of 95.3%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 96.8%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1520. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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