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Brunswick, ME · Private · 1,873 students

What are Bowdoin College’s admission requirements?

Bowdoin College admits 7.1% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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What to send.

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 5, 2027
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
7.1%
SAT middle 50%
1470–1550
ACT middle 50%
33–35
Testing
Optional36% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Bowdoin College?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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What does Bowdoin College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Grades
    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Bowdoin College considers each part, not how heavily.

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