What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Get a good understanding of the tuition charges associated with Bowdoin College in order to plan properly for your college years. Check out the figures following to learn how Bowdoin's cost stacks up to other colleges and if you should arrange for tuition increases.
How do Fees & Tuition at Bowdoin Measure Up To Other Schools?
For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, look at the following table to see how Bowdoin measures up to other schools.
| Nationwide | New England | Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
How Much Will Tuition & Fees Be for Bowdoin?
In the 2016 - 2017 academic year, full time students at Bowdoin were billed $49,900, before adjustments for financial need. Of this amount, the cost of tuition totaled $49,416. The other $484 represents additional fees.
Unlike public colleges, Bowdoin does not provide a tuition discount to students who live in state.
Fees and tuition costs quoted here do not include room and board, which will drive up your costs. Having said that, many students end up spending less than full tuition after receiving financial aid and other reductions.
Look at the following table to see 2016 - 2017 school year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $49,416 | $484 | $49,900 |
See Bowdoin cost per credit hour here.
Are Tuition and Fees Going Up or Down?
There has been an increase of 3.0% in Bowdoin College fees and tuition for out-of-state students in the past 5 years. Tuition grew by 3.0% and fees grew by 2.8%. This year, students should expect to pay $51,402 based on current projections.
Because of price increases, the full cost of a four-year degree will be $215,079, and the full expense of a two-year degree would be $104,351, which doesn't include additional costs such as books, transportation, and room and board.
The following chart shows projected upcoming fees and tuition for undergrads at Bowdoin.
At a lot of schools you will end up paying more for your last year of college than you will in your first. This is due to annual price increases. It pays to keep yourself updated!
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