Admissions Overview
The admission process at Bowdoin College has a 9% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Bowdoin College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
9%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
9,376
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
59%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Bowdoin College has a 9% 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
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
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 36% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,460 to 1,560. Additionally, about 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
36% of students submitted400
1600
1460 – 1560
200
800
720 – 770
200
800
740 – 790
ACT Scores
21% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 36
1
36
31 – 34
Admission Statistics
9,376 students applied to BOWDOIN. Of those, 9% were accepted (862 students). Of these 862 accepted students, 508 chose to enroll.
9,376
Total Applicants
862
Students Admitted
508
Students Enrolled
9%
Acceptance Rate