A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bowdoin College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at Bowdoin College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bowdoin College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
926
|
| Women |
989
|
Bowdoin College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
83%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161004 IPEDS survey data for Bowdoin College.