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BOWDOIN COLLEGE

  • 5700 College Station - President's Office
  • Brunswick, ME 04011
  • OPEID College Code: 00203800
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  • General Phone: (207) 725-3000
  • President: Barry Mills
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,777
  • College Mascot: Polar Bears
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Bowdoin College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Bowdoin College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,6083,3325,940
Number Granted Admission (%)575 (22%)578 (17%)1,153 (19%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)241 (42%)253 (44%)494 (43%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam36975%
ACT ® Exam13728%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading660750
SAT ® Math660750
SAT ® Writing660750
 
ACT ® Composite3033
ACT ® English3134
ACT ® Math2733
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving15%13%6%45%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,943$6,630$916$28,641
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.0%1.8%0.3%
Number in Default341
Number in Repayment144222317
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$40,020$38,190$36,370
In-State Tuition and Fees$40,020$38,190$36,370
Out of State Tuition and Fees$40,020$38,190$36,370
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,880$10,380$9,890
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,900$50,570$48,260
In-State$52,900$50,570$48,260
Out of State$52,900$50,570$48,260
Off Campus
In-District$40,820$38,990$37,170
In-State$40,820$38,990$37,170
Out of State$40,820$38,990$37,170
Off Campus with Family
In-District$40,820$38,990$37,170
In-State$40,820$38,990$37,170
Out of State$40,820$38,990$37,170
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree15
Biology Degree31
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree8
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree35
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African Studies Degree5
Asian Civilization Studies Degree10
Central, Middle and Eastern European Studies Degree-
Latin American Studies Degree4
Womens Studies Degree4
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree8
German Language and Literature Degree7
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree5
Russian Language and Literature Degree2
Spanish Language and Literature Degree6
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4
 
History
History Degree39
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies Degree1
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree1
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree-
Neuroscience Degree19
Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology Degree1
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree7
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree3
Religious Studies Degree3
 
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics Degree-
Chemistry Degree7
Geochemistry Degree-
Geology and Earth Science Degree6
Geophysics and Seismology Degree1
Physics Degree7
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree31
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree7
Archaeology Degree-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Degree2
Economics Degree63
Political Science Degree61
Sociology Degree16
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree12
Fine Studio Arts Degree14
Music Degree2
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Degree4
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,777
    • Undergraduate: 1,777
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 871 Female: 906
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 871 Female: 906
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,771 Part-Time: 6
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,771 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien623%
American Indian100.6%
Black1156%
Asian20512%
Hispanic18110%
White1,17766%
Unknown272%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18322%
Ages 18-1988550%
Ages 20-2174942%
Ages 22-241066%
Ages 25-2940.2%
Ages 40-4910.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees936784152
Faculty Status23220428
Tenured Faculty124124-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service22419826
Primarily Instruction22119526
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial13611818
Other Professionals19616333
Technical and/or Paraprofessional38030575
Clerical And Secretarial1168630
Skilled Crafts33303
Service and/or Maintenance20817335
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,985 (198)$94,925 (103)$86,713 (95)
Professor$128,235 (54)$129,903 (34)$125,401 (20)
Associate Professor$89,208 (70)$87,980 (37)$90,585 (33)
Assistant Professor$68,603 (50)$68,591 (21)$68,612 (29)
Instructor$64,700 (5)$72,750 (2)$59,333 (3)
Lecturer$57,474 (19)$57,709 (9)$57,263 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,985 (198)$94,925 (103)$86,713 (95)
Professor$128,235 (54)$129,903 (34)$125,401 (20)
Associate Professor$89,208 (70)$87,980 (37)$90,585 (33)
Assistant Professor$68,603 (50)$68,591 (21)$68,612 (29)
Instructor$64,700 (5)$72,750 (2)$59,333 (3)
Lecturer$57,474 (19)$57,709 (9)$57,263 (10)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes68436829224
Baseball3333--
Basketball251114-
All Track Combined1327161-
Field Hockey20-20-
Football7171--
Golf20137-
Ice Hockey593623-
Lacrosse694524-
Skiing20119-
Soccer522626-
Softball17-17-
Squash291811-
Swimming and Diving411823-
Tennis22157-
Volleyball14-14-
Other Sports36-36-
Sailing24--24
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$36,800$30,682$24,832
Assistant Coaches-$14,658$6,465$10,080
 
Coaches
All Coaches6835312
Baseball22--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches11--
Basketball422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
All Track Combined633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Field Hockey2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Football88--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches77--
Golf211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches----
Ice Hockey422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Lacrosse532-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches321-
Skiing422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Soccer642-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches431-
Softball3-3-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches2-2-
Squash422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Swimming and Diving1055-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches844-
Tennis211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches----
Volleyball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Other Sports2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Sailing2--2
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches1--1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students94%
 
By Gender
Male95%
Female94%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien93%
American Indian50%
Black88%
Asian95%
Hispanic94%
White95%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less89%
5 Years93%
6 Years94%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary320
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Burglary823
Vehicle Theft-1
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