Paying for Bowdoin

How much does Bowdoin College tuition cost per year?

The 2025 tuition & fees of Bowdoin College is $67,832. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for Baccalaureate Colleges' tuition of $28,986.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2026 estimated tuition & fees at Bowdoin is $70,886 for Maine residents and $70,886 for out-of-state students, a 4.5% increase compared to 2025's rate.

Bowdoin 2025 Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesBaccalaureate Colleges' Average
2023-2024$64,910$28,191
2024-2025$67,832$28,986
Change % 2024-20254.50%2.82%
2025-2026 Estimate$70,886$29,804
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How much do you actually pay at Bowdoin?

The living costs at Bowdoin is $20,148 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.12% compared to the previous year.

The Bowdoin's 2025 COA is $88,820 for on-campus living.

56% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $59,125. It could cover 87.16% of the full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $29,695.

Bowdoin College 2025 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-campus
Tuition & Fees$67,832
Room & Board$18,488
Personal Expenses$1,660
Books & Supplies$840
COA$88,820
COA with Financial Aid$29,695

Bowdoin 4-Years Tuition

How Much is Bowdoin tuition for 4 years?

Bowdoin's 4-years tuition is $278,712, based on current tuition and change rate.

Since the tuition & fees at Bowdoin College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

Bowdoin 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$68,563$69,301$70,047$70,802$278,712
Class of 2030Fall 2026$69,301$70,047$70,802$71,564$281,714
Class of 2031Fall 2027$70,047$70,802$71,564$72,335$284,747
Class of 2032Fall 2028$70,802$71,564$72,335$73,114$287,814
Class of 2033Fall 2029$71,564$72,335$73,114$73,901$290,914

Net Price for 4 Years at Bowdoin

Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2025, the estimated 4-years COA is $364,679.

Bowdoin 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$89,750$90,690$91,640$92,599$364,679
Class of 2030Fall 2026$90,690$91,640$92,599$93,569$368,498
Class of 2031Fall 2027$91,640$92,599$93,569$94,550$372,358
Class of 2032Fall 2028$92,599$93,569$94,550$95,540$376,259
Class of 2033Fall 2029$93,569$94,550$95,540$96,542$380,201

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $128,179.

Bowdoin 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,625$31,565$32,515$33,474$128,179
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,565$32,515$33,474$34,444$131,998
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,515$33,474$34,444$35,425$135,858
Class of 2032Fall 2028$33,474$34,444$35,425$36,415$139,759
Class of 2033Fall 2029$34,444$35,425$36,415$37,417$143,701

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Bowdoin is $1,312.

Per Credit Hour Charge at Bowdoin
YearTuition Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2023-2024$1,256
2024-2025$1,312
2025-2026 (Estimate)$1,370

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Bowdoin College and its similar schools.

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Tuition Comparison between Bowdoin and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Bowdoin College$67,832
Unity Environmental University$12,640
University of New England$44,210
Husson University$23,304
Colby College$69,600
Bates College$66,590

Bowdoin Tuition Frequently Asked Questions

For the academic year 2024-2025, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bowdoin are $67,832 for all students.
The total cost of attendance (COA) at Bowdoin for the academic year 2024-2025 includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living expenses. For in-state students, the estimated COA is $88,820 per year. Actual costs may vary depending on housing choices and personal expenses.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.50% compared to the previous year.
56% of Bowdoin undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $59,125 per student. Additional financial aid options are available through Bowdoin's financial aid office.

The projected 4-year cost for a degree is approximately $364,679. The tuition and fees are around $70,802 per year, totaling about $278,712 over four years.

Bowdoin charges $1,312 per credit hour for all undergraduates.

The undergraduate tuition at Bowdoin is much higher than the average for similar schools ($46,223 - private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

The graduate tuition at Bowdoin is much lower than the average for similar schools ($23,582 - private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

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