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Bowdoin College
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  • BRUNSWICK, ME
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Bowdoin College
#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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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 1360-1510 or an average ACT score of 31-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Bowdoin is January 5. 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
    9,402
    SAT Range
    1360-1510
    SAT Reading
    670-760
    SAT Math
    670-760
    Students Submitting SAT
    53%
    ACT Range
    31-33
    ACT English
    31-35
    ACT Math
    29-34
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    27%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 5
    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/?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=admissions
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Neither required nor recommended
    • Recommendations
      Required
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