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Bowdoin can be found in Brunswick, Maine (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Bowdoin.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Bowdoin are in science, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Bowdoin turned down 75% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 660 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 660 to 730, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Bowdoin come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Bowdoin works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,666 students were enrolled in Bowdoin.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Bowdoin. The school offers students meal plans. Bowdoin student athletes compete in New England Small College Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Bowdoin College
5700 College Station - President's Office
Brunswick, ME 04011-8448
General Phone: (207) 725-3000
Admissions Phone: (207) 725-3100
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 725-3273
http://www.bowdoin.edu
Bowdoin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 263 | political science, economics, history, English, anthropology, sociology, Asian studies, French language, ... |
| Science | 68 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, chemical physics, geochemistry, geophysics |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | stagecraft |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Bowdoin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 408 | 41 |
In 2005, Bowdoin had a total enrollment of 1,666 students (1,663 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 24% |
| Maine | 11% |
| New York | 11% |
| California | 7% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Bowdoin offers campus housing for 1,639 of its 1,663 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Brunswick, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,026 | 1,232 | 25% | 478 | 39% |
| Men | 2,330 | 577 | 25% | 221 | 38% |
| Women | 2,696 | 655 | 24% | 257 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 730 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 725-3100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,990 |
| Room and board | $ 8,670 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 890 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Bowdoin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 725-3273
Bowdoin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $112,595 | 18 | $101,083 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $75,569 | 19 | $77,698 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $62,185 | 27 | $61,643 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $85,693 | 67 | $76,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bowdoin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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