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Bowdoin College was established in 1794 and named in honor of James Bowdoin, the former governor of Massachusetts. His son, James Bowdoin III, was a benefactor of the college. This private, non-profit liberal arts college has a 215-acre campus in Brunswick, Maine. It also operates a 200-acre scientific field station on Kent Island, and a 118-acre coastal studies center on Orrs Island.
Bowdoin College offers a number of majors and minors in subjects which include African studies, art history, computer science, music, sciences, neuroscience, psychology, religion, gay and lesbian studies, gender and women's studies, teaching, and film studies. The college was given the 6th position in the U.S. News and World Report's 2009 edition of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States.
The sports teams of Bowdoin College, nicknamed the Polar Bears, participate in cross country, field hockey, golf, rugby, sailing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, ice hockey, squash, Nordic skiing, swimming and diving, baseball, track, lacrosse, and softball. The Bowdoin Polar Bears are members of the New England Small College Athletic Conference in the NCAA's Division III.
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 81% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 650 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 650 to 750, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Bowdoin are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Bowdoin are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,716 students were enrolled in the school.
Bowdoin has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Bowdoin offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.bowdoin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 287 | political science, economics, English, history, sociology, Asian studies, women's studies, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 62 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, geology, chemical physics, geochemistry, geophysics |
| Fine Arts | 23 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Medicine | 13 | neuroscience |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | theater history and criticism |
| Engineering | 1 | archeology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Bowdoin in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 451 | 42 |
In 2007-2008, Bowdoin had a total enrollment of 1,716 students (1,706 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17% |
| New York | 12% |
| Maine | 11% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| California | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Bowdoin offers campus housing for 1,648 of its 1,706 (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 | 6,033 | 1,119 | 19% | 489 | 44% |
| Men | 2,708 | 556 | 21% | 257 | 46% |
| Women | 3,325 | 563 | 17% | 232 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 750 |
| SAT Writing | 660 | 750 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
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 |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,190 |
| Room and board | $ 10,380 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Bowdoin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203800)
Bowdoin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $130,838 | 23 | $126,845 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $89,605 | 30 | $90,877 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $69,205 | 32 | $69,904 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $56,183 | 9 | $61,183 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $95,075 | 96 | $89,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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