Bowdoin College Student Population

How many students at Bowdoin?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Bowdoin College has a total enrollment of 1,881 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

• Gender Breakdown: 901 male students (47.9%) and 980 female students (52.1%) are attending .
• Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 993 White students (52.8%) and 272 Hispanic students (14.5%).

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - Bowdoin's body is larger.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 901 male (47.90%) and 980 female (52.10%) students are attending Bowdoin College. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 91.94.

• Enrollment Trends

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 993 White, 101 Black, and 209 Asian students out of a total of 1,881 are attending at Bowdoin College. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Bowdoin College is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 67.7% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.

Student Age Distribution

There are 1,872 students under 25 years old, and 9 students over 25 years old out of 1,881 total students.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 1,881 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 7 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 0.37%.