Bowdoin Admissions Information
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Founded in 1794 in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College is recognized as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation. The College is known for its bold, interdisciplinary program designed for students to become well-rounded citizens who are able to think critically. Bowdoin was one of the first selective colleges to make the SAT or ACT optional for applicants. During their time of Bowdoin, 60% of students opt for some form of independent study. Bowdoin offers a limitless education, regardless of a student’s path of study.
Bowdoin offers more than 100 student organizations, including a highly active Outing Club featuring 100 annual excursions, and the Peucinian Society, one of the oldest literary and intellectual societies in the country. Because Bowdoin is located along the coast of Maine, students have easy access to many recreational activities such as hiking, climbing, and snowshoeing. The College also has a system of social houses; all freshmen are assigned to one of these houses, where residential and social activities are organized.
Basic Info
| Main Address: | 5700 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8448 | |
| Phone Number: | (207) 725-3000 | |
| Website: | www.bowdoin.edu |
Characteristics
| Type of school: | Private, liberal arts | |
| Type of school: | Coed | |
| Setting: | Suburban | |
| Athletics: | Division III, Intercollegiate, Club and Intramural Sports | |
| Degrees offered: | Bachelor’s | |
| Size of undergraduate student body: | 1,777 | |
| Percent out-of-state: | 87% | |
| Percent international: | 3.5% | |
| Female to Male ratio: | 50:50 |
Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: | 9:1 | |
| Most popular majors: | Biology/Biological Sciences Economics Political Science and Government | |
| Special study programs: | Accelerated Program Double Major Independent Study Liberal Arts/Career Combination Student-Designed Major Study Abroad Teacher Certification Visiting/Exchange Student Program Washington Semester |
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Admissions Information
With an admissions rate lower than 20%, Bowdoin is one of the most selective liberal arts colleges in the country. Bowdoin looks at an applicant's overall academic potential, which selecting officials consider to be the most important determinant for making a decision.
According to Bowdoin’s admissions officials, applicants are evaluated using factors such as academic record, the level of challenge of the high school coursework, academic recommendations, personal essay, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities. The applicant's demonstrated level of interest is also considered.
| Admissions address: | 5000 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8441 | |
| Phone number: | (207) 725-3100 | |
| Fax number: | (207) 725-3101 | |
| Admissions Website: | http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/ | |
| Email: | admissions@bowdoin.edu | |
| Contact Person: | Scott Meiklejohn | |
| Number of first-year applications received: | 5,940 | |
| Percent of applicants admitted: | 19% |
Application Information
| Regular application deadline: | January 1 | |
| Early decision/action deadline: | November 15 (Early Decision) | |
| Accepts the Common Application? | Yes | |
| Admission requirements: | Essay 2 Academic Teacher Evaluations School Report Mid Year Report Final Report Standardized test scores Interview (recommended) |
Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? | No: SAT and ACT are considered if submitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Policy regarding SAT score-use: | Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College Board code: | 3089 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACT code: | 1636 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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