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Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

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 IncomeAnnual Net Price4-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 IncomeAnnual Net Price4-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

Bowdoin College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Bowdoin College actually cost per year?
Bowdoin College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $85,100/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $12,790/yr, a 85% discount off sticker price.
Does Bowdoin College offer good financial aid?
16% of Bowdoin College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Bowdoin College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Bowdoin College requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Bowdoin College?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $3,145/yr at Bowdoin College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $35,196/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Bowdoin College worth the cost?
Bowdoin College graduates earn a median of $82,735 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $340,400 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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