Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College's campus is located in the small town of Brunswick, Maine, and includes a coastal studies center and a scientific field station in addition to the main grounds. Students benefit from a tight-knit community and a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education. Bowdoin maintains a tradition of athletic competition as part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium, and its mascot is the polar bear, chosen to honor an alumnus's polar expedition.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bowdoin College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 10% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $15,453, roughly 76% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $3,275 | $13,100 |
| $30K – $48K | $3,464 | $13,856 |
| $48K – $75K | $6,764 | $27,056 |
| $75K – $110K | $20,899 | $83,596 |
| $110K+ | $42,867 | $171,468 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $64,910 | $259,640 |
Programs at Bowdoin College
7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
72
|
$75,867/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
69
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$90,213/yr | Very High | 5.2x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
56
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$60,626/yr | Very High | 2.2x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
40
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$47,749/yr | High | 0.8x |
| English Compare across schools → |
37
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$49,421/yr | Very High | 0.9x |
| Neuroscience Compare across schools → |
32
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$43,373/yr | High | 0.7x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
31
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$45,315/yr | Very High | 0.7x |