Bowdoin College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 13,265 applicants, 946 admitted (7.1%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1550, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,820 (tuition and fees $67,832; housing and food $18,488; books and supplies $840; other expenses $1,660).
• Undergraduate application fee: $65.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Bowdoin College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 13,265 applicants, 946 admitted (7.1%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1550, ACT 33–35.

What does Bowdoin College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities. Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Bowdoin College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,820 (tuition and fees $67,832; housing and food $18,488; books and supplies $840; other expenses $1,660). Undergraduate application fee: $65.