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Brunswick, ME · Private · Small · Small City
3.6x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 85 | $122,126 | $82,686 |
| Political Science and Government | 77 | $83,716 | $63,293 |
| Biology, General | 47 | - | $57,214 |
| Mathematics | 41 | $159,954 | $69,562 |
| Area Studies | 39 | - | $56,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | - | $48,590 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 29 | - | $55,695 |
| Computer Science | 28 | $177,788 | $107,009 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
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Strong scores still help. Submit if you are at or above their middle 50%.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 4 supplementals
Heavy supplemental load - start early.
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 1 teacher recommendation required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$70
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Bowdoin College's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open Bowdoin College's Net Price CalculatorRead from Bowdoin College's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Bowdoin requires its own supplement of short Bowdoin-specific questions, but does not publish that wording on its site: you will see it in the Common App, Coalition on Scoir or QuestBridge application. The two optional essays below are published, both capped at 250 words.
The Offer of the College
Optional250 wordsOptional“Which line from The Offer resonates most with you? The Offer of the College is Bowdoin's 1906 statement of what a college education should be.”
Start essay with this prompt →Navigating difference
Optional250 wordsOptional“Share anything about the unique experiences and perspectives that you would bring to the Bowdoin campus and community, or an experience you have had that required you to navigate across or through difference.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$67,832
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$67,832
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$271,328
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
47%
Religious Affiliation
None
Debt-to-Income
12.0%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$556,022
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 3.6x advantage (25% ED vs 7% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 15, 2026) / RD: January 5, 2027
114 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 4
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences |
| 28 |
| - |
| $62,451 |
| History | 26 | - | $50,680 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 25 | - | $65,466 |
| Education, General | 22 | - | - |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.