Applying to Bowdoin

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bowdoin College is 8.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 57.01%. 4,865 men and 6,101 women applied to Bowdoin and 438 men and 488 women students were accepted.

Among them, 263 men and 268 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bowdoin.

In 2024, 185 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 110 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bowdoin.

The median SAT score is 1,510 with 750 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 750 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at Bowdoin. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bowdoin College are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bowdoin. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bowdoin College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools of Bowdoin College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bowdoin.