Bowdoin College Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
8%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bowdoin College has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
59.4%(1,063)
Hispanic
14.1%(253)
African American
6.4%(115)
Asian
9.9%(178)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
9.4%(169)
Unknown
0.3%(6)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment1,915
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Bowdoin College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bowdoin College has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.4%(926)
Women
51.6%(989)

Gender Statistics

Men926

48% of total enrollment

Women989

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bowdoin College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(30)
18-19
45.8%(878)
20-21
42.7%(818)
22-24
9.3%(179)
25+
0.5%(10)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bowdoin College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 9% in-state residents, 83% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
8.9%(45)
Out-of-State
82.9%(421)
International
8.3%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State45

9% of student body

Out-of-State421

83% of student body

International42

8% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age