Acceptance Rate History
Bowdoin College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
ME · Current rate: 7.1%
Bowdoin College admits the SAT 1470–1550 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Bowdoin College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Bowdoin College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 7.1%, down from 8.0% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 8.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.2% | 9,376 | 862 |
| 2021 | 8.8% | 9,325 | 822 |
| 2020 | 9.2% | 9,402 | 861 |
| 2019 | 9.1% | 9,332 | 845 |
| 2018 | 10.3% | 9,081 | 932 |
| 2017 | 13.6% | 7,251 | 988 |
| 2016 | 14.8% | 6,799 | 1,009 |
| 2015 | 14.9% | 6,790 | 1,010 |
| 2014 | 14.9% | 6,935 | 1,034 |
| 2013 | 15.0% | 7,052 | 1,054 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1470–1550
Admitted students at Bowdoin College scored between 1470 and 1550 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1470–1550.
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Trend Analysis
Bowdoin College's acceptance rate has decreased from 15.0% in 2013 to 7.1% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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