Bowdoin College Value of an Education

Is Bodoin Priced Well for its Value?

Use the value of an education from Bodoin to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Maine, Bowdoin College is Considered a High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Bowdoin College's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Maine. This lands Bowdoin College in the #7 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Maine.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Bowdoin College's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #709 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Bodoin in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Bowdoin College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$149,466 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
	Good	$161,731 - University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign $163,020 - University of Delaware $167,637 - Bryn Mawr College $170,315 - University of Connecticut $174,042 - Wellesley College $176,451 - Case Western Reserve University
Average	Fair	$187,757 - Hobart William Smith Colleges $192,746 - Occidental College $195,034 - Bowdoin College $194,905 - George Washington University
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Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $195,034

On average, a bachelor's degree at Bowdoin College will cost you about $195,034. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,689 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$47,689
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$195,034

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Bowdoin College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$268,243	1,425	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$195,034	1,439	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$121,824	870	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$268,243	15	D+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$195,034	14	D+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$121,824	13	C-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Maine.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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