BOWDOIN COLLEGE

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Bowdoin College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Brunswick, ME). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

5700 College Station - President's Office
Brunswick, ME 04011-8448
Main Phone: (207) 725-3000
Web Site: www.bowdoin.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,653 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 220 male students and 238 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48% of the student body, while females made up 52%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (4)%, Asian (8)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 24.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 730.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Computer

Computer Science

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Bowdoin College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bowdoin College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Small College Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,000
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,695
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,000

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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