Bowdoin Has a Disability Services Site
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Bowdoin. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bowdoin Disability Services.
Bowdoin for the Military
While not a "service academy", Bowdoin does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Bowdoin Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Bowdoin for Veterans Guide.
Bowdoin offers On-Campus Day Care
For students with young families, Bowdoin does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,777 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,776 (99.9%). Part-time attendance was 1 (0.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,776 | 1 | 1,777 |
Bowdoin College is Ranked #26 for Overall Diversity
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bowdoin receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Bowdoin #26 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bowdoin by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bowdoin Diversity Guide.
Bowdoin College Competes in the NCAA
Bowdoin has a total of 665 student athletes, 371 men and 294 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Athletics Financing
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,039,036 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,039,036 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bowdoin College Athletics
