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Tuition & Costs

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$55,290 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$42,386 tuition
$11,654 on campus room & board
$820 books
$430 fees

$55,290 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$42,386 tuition
$11,654 on campus room & board
$820 books
$430 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$30,234 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
53% of students receive aid
17% get federal aid ($6,543 avg)
4% get state aid ($850 avg)
53% get institn'l aid ($30,234 avg)
18% get loans ($5,955 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.89% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.89% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$8,787,140
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $32,425 53%
Federal Grant Aid $6,543 17%
Pell Grants $5,020 17%
Other Federal Grants $3,941 7%
Institution Grant Aid $30,234 53%
State Grant Aid $850 4%
Student Loans $5,955 18%
Federal Loans $5,164 18%
Other Loans $18,388 1%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
-
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: February 15
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: May 1
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: June 1
Does Bowdoin College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
5700 College Station - President's Office
Brunswick, ME 04011-8448
(207) 725-3000
http://www.bowdoin.edu/
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $829
Out of State $829

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Marcela from Saint Louis, MO
  • Jul-25-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Bowdoin gives great financial aid using the same no-loans strategy as the Ivy's which makes it a great choice.

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  • 4
  • Samuel from South China, ME
  • Apr-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Bowdoin is expensive, but offers killer financial aid. Plus, so many opportunities and connections open up for you. You can even do research with a professor as an undergrad.

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  • 5
  • Scott from Kent, CT
  • Jan-23-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    high $$, high quality, prestigious--especially in New England ...ranks at the very top in every survey published...solid endowment to sustain competitive advantage vs other colleges....great science departments

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