Bowdoin College Admission Requirements
Brunswick, MaineChances of getting into Bowdoin College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
10.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
How hard is it to get into Bowdoin College and can I get accepted? The school has a 10% acceptance rate ranking it #1 in Maine for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 932 out of 9,081 applicants were admitted making Bowdoin College a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Of those applicants who were admitted, 55% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Bowdoin College is a prized outcome for many students. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Bowdoin College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Bowdoin College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
83% of Bowdoin College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 83% |
| Top 25% of class | 94% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 0% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,340 | 3,741 | 9,081 |
| Accepted | 499 | 433 | 932 |
| Acceptance Rate | 9% | 12% | 10% |
| Enrolled | 266 | 244 | 510 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 53% | 56% | 55% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bowdoin College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161004 IPEDS survey data for Bowdoin College.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Bowdoin College?
10% of those who apply are granted admission to Bowdoin College. Admission competition is very high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
