Admissions Overview
The admission process at Bowdoin College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Bowdoin College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
8%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
10,966
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
57%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Bowdoin College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Bowdoin College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$65
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Bowdoin College. About 37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,480 to 1,550. Additionally, about 22% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
37% of students submitted400
1600
1480 – 1550
200
800
730 – 760
200
800
750 – 790
ACT Scores
22% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 36
1
36
30 – 36
Admission Statistics
10,966 students applied to BOWDOIN. Of those, 8% were accepted (879 students). Of these 879 accepted students, 504 chose to enroll.
10,966
Total Applicants
879
Students Admitted
504
Students Enrolled
8%
Acceptance Rate