Race & Ethnicity
Bowdoin College has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
48% of total enrollment
52% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Bowdoin College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
83%
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 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 10% in-state residents, 81% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
10% of student body
81% of student body
10% of student body
States Represented
49 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
38%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
52%
Female Students
Global Reach
10%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age