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Your chances of getting into Bowdoin College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

8.8%
Admission Difficulty for Bowdoin College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Extreme 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bowdoin College is 8.8%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Maine and the 20th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bowdoin College and can you get accepted?

Bowdoin College is an extremely competitive school to get into and is highly selective who it accepts. You have a very low chance of acceptance even even if you meet the admission criteria. It's critical that you meet their GPA requirements to get past the first round of consideration. Last year, only 822 out of the 9,325 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. Of those applicants who were admitted, 63% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into Bowdoin College?

9% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Bowdoin College you should:

  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Bowdoin College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Bowdoin College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Bowdoin College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Bowdoin College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Bowdoin College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Bowdoin College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Bowdoin College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Bowdoin College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Bowdoin College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

80% of Bowdoin College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bowdoin College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 80%
Top 25% of class 96%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Bowdoin College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,298 4,027 9,325
Accepted 425 397 822
Acceptance Rate 8% 10% 9%
Enrolled 255 262 517
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 60% 66% 63%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 5, 2024

Days left to Apply

101

Applicants have 101 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 5, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bowdoin College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bowdoin College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bowdoin College Application Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at Bowdoin College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Bowdoin College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161004 IPEDS survey data for Bowdoin College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Bowdoin College?

9% of those who apply are granted admission to Bowdoin College. Admission competition is extreme and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.