What is Bowdoin College's acceptance rate?

Bowdoin College has an official acceptance rate of 8.02%. Based on 139 community-reported outcomes, the crowdsourced acceptance rate is 24%.

What SAT score do you need for Bowdoin College?

Bowdoin College has an average SAT score of 1514. Community-reported average SAT from real applicants is 1485.

What ACT score do you need for Bowdoin College?

Bowdoin College has a ACT range of 33–35 (25th–75th percentile). Community-reported average ACT from real applicants is 32.

What GPA do you need to get into Bowdoin College?

Based on 139 community-reported outcomes, the average unweighted GPA of applicants to Bowdoin College is 3.80 (range: 1.00–4.33).

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Official acceptance rate: 8.02%

Official Data

Source: College Scorecard, US Dept. of Education

Acceptance Rate

8.02%

SAT Average

1514

SAT Range (25th-75th)

1480-1550

ACT Range (25th-75th)

33-35

Undergrad Enrollment

1,846

Website

https://www.bowdoin.edu/

Community Data

From 139 crowdsourced submissions

Total Submissions

139

Crowdsourced Accept Rate

24%

Avg GPA (UW)

3.80

Avg SAT

1485

Decision Breakdown

Accepted

Rejected

Waitlisted

Deferred

Avg ACT

SAT Range

740-1590

GPA Range

1.00-4.33

Individual Submissions (139)

Showing 1-20 of 139 self-reported outcomes for Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College

ME · 2024-2025 · RD

Accepted

GPA (W)

4.00

Major: CS

Magnet12 APs

Competitive summer research program at university + published in university journalResearch with top-5 professor + research with local university professorMath modeling team + math modeling research with professorState CTSO presidentSchool president

Self-Reported·via Reddit

From XX

Bowdoin College

ME · 2025-2026 · RD

Rejected

Economics/Finance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowdoin College's acceptance rate?: Bowdoin College has an official acceptance rate of 8.02%. Based on 139 community-reported outcomes, the crowdsourced acceptance rate is 24%.
What SAT score do you need for Bowdoin College?: Bowdoin College has an average SAT score of 1514. Community-reported average SAT from real applicants is 1485.
What ACT score do you need for Bowdoin College?: Bowdoin College has a ACT range of 33–35 (25th–75th percentile). Community-reported average ACT from real applicants is 32.
What GPA do you need to get into Bowdoin College?: Based on 139 community-reported outcomes, the average unweighted GPA of applicants to Bowdoin College is 3.80 (range: 1.00–4.33).