by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Bowdoin College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bowdoin College were $67,832 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $634; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,198 |
| Fees | $634 |
| Total | $67,832 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Bowdoin College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Bowdoin College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bowdoin College comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Bowdoin College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Bowdoin College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,776 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,952 |
| One Year Ago | $64,304 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,198 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Bowdoin has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition moved up 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $70,884 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.17%, putting next year’s cost near $71,335.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,335 |
| In 2 Years | $75,019 |
| In 3 Years | $78,893 |
| In 4 Years | $82,967 |
| In 5 Years | $87,252 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $308,214.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Bowdoin College, head to the Bowdoin College Financial Aid page.
