Chances of getting into Bowdoin College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Bowdoin College and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Bowdoin College is 9%. It ranks #1 in Maine and #14 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Bowdoin College is extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Last year, 861 out of 9,402 applicants were admitted.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 54% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Bowdoin College is a prized outcome for many students.
The Bowdoin College application fee is $65 and applications are due by Jan 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Bowdoin College.
Bowdoin College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| 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 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 |
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Bowdoin College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Bowdoin College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
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High School Class Rank
84% 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 | 84% |
| Top 25% of class | 97% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,454 | 3,948 | 9,402 |
| Accepted | 455 | 406 | 861 |
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 10% | 9% |
| Enrolled | 242 | 222 | 464 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 53% | 55% | 54% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 25 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2023.
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?
| 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 |
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.