Bowdoin College Value of an Education

Is Bowdoin Priced Well for its Value?

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

Within Maine, Bowdoin College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Bowdoin College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Maine. This lands Bowdoin College in the #6 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 #644 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Bowdoin 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
	Good	$158,513 - Princeton University $162,121 - Olin College $174,788 - Amherst College $177,695 - Washington and Lee University $185,036 - College of the Holy Cross $187,676 - Columbia University in the City of New York $189,295 - Hamilton College
Average	Fair	$193,742 - Emory University $197,324 - Bowdoin College $219,134 - Claremont McKenna College $225,164 - Carnegie Mellon University
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $197,324

On average, a bachelor's degree at Bowdoin College will cost you about $197,324. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $48,722 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$48,722
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$197,324

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	$275,684	1,474	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,324	1,486	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$118,965	850	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$275,684	15	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,324	15	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$118,965	14	B+

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.

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Bowdoin College Value of an Education

Is Bowdoin Priced Well for its Value?

Within Maine, Bowdoin College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $197,324

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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