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  • BRUNSWICK, ME
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Bowdoin College
#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
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  • 4 Year
  • BRUNSWICK, ME
  • 732 reviews
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    Bowdoin College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Bowdoin?

    Bowdoin admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 9%. Students that get into Bowdoin have an average SAT score between 1460-1560 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Bowdoin is January 6. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Bowdoin early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    9%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Total Applicants
    9,376
    SAT Range
    1460-1560
    SAT Reading
    720-770
    SAT Math
    740-790
    Students Submitting SAT
    36%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-34
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    21%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 6
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    79%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 24 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 24 responses
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