CAMPUS · BRUNSWICK, ME · PRIVATE
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay
16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Bowdoin enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
Full Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $17,690 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $85,100 |
What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)
After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $3,145 | $12,580 |
| $30-48k | $2,800 | $11,200 |
| $48-75k | $9,007 | $36,028 |
| $75-110k | $13,801 | $55,204 |
| $110k+ | $35,196 | $140,784 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt at Bowdoin College
16.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$18,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Is Bowdoin College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)
$82,735
Median Earnings (10yr)
$18,500
Median Debt
4.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Bowdoin College — 4.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.
Bowdoin College True Cost by Family Income
16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Bowdoin enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $3,145 | $12,580 |
| $30-48k | $2,800 | $11,200 |
| $48-75k | $9,007 | $36,028 |
| $75-110k | $13,801 | $55,204 |
| $110k+ | $35,196 | $140,784 |
Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $17,690 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $85,100 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt
16.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$18,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$61,692
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Bowdoin College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.