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Acceptance Rate History
Bowdoin College
ME · Current rate: 8%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.02% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.19% | 9,376 | 862 |
| 2021 | 8.82% | 9,325 | 822 |
| 2020 | 9.16% | 9,402 | 861 |
| 2019 | 9.05% | 9,332 | 845 |
| 2018 | 10.26% | 9,081 | 932 |
| 2017 | 13.63% | 7,251 | 988 |
| 2016 | 14.84% | 6,799 | 1,009 |
| 2015 | 14.87% | 6,790 | 1,010 |
| 2014 | 14.91% | 6,935 | 1,034 |
| 2013 | 14.95% | 7,052 | 1,054 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bowdoin College's acceptance rate has decreased from 14.9% in 2013 to 8.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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