Paying for Bowdoin College

2023 Tuition & Fee	$61,528 5.50%

The 2023 tuition & fees of Bowdoin College (Bowdoin) is $61,528 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2023) at Bowdoin.

56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $44,910. It could cover 72.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $35,480 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $259,332. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $338,380 for four(4) years.

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Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bowdoin is $61,528. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.50% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731.

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $64,910 which is a 5.5% increase compared to 2023's rate.

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,022 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2023. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.10% compared to the previous year.

Bowdoin Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022	$58,322	$17,148
2022-2023	$61,528	$18,022
Change % 2022-2023	5.50%	5.10%
2023-2024	$64,910	$18,941

Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics

Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)

Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.

Bowdoin College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart

Bowdoin College - Room and Board Coost Chart

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bowdoin. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,190.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2021-2022	$1,128
	2022-2023	$1,190
	2023-2024	$1,255

The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.

Bowdoin College - Tuition per Credit Hour

Bowdoin College - Books and Supplies Costs

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Bowdoin College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison between Bowdoin College and Similar Schools
	In-State	Out-of-State
Bowdoin College	$61,528
University of New England	$40,950
Husson University	$21,090
Unity College	$12,640
Colby College	$63,520
Bates College	$61,066

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bowdoin?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bowdoin is $259,332.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$62,823	$64,144	$65,494	$66,872	$259,332
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$64,144	$65,494	$66,872	$68,279	$264,788
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$65,494	$66,872	$68,279	$69,715	$270,359
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$66,872	$68,279	$69,715	$71,182	$276,047
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$68,279	$69,715	$71,182	$72,680	$281,855

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $338,380.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Bowdoin College.

Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$82,038	$83,719	$85,436	$87,188	$338,380
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$83,719	$85,436	$87,188	$88,976	$345,319
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$85,436	$87,188	$88,976	$90,802	$352,401
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$87,188	$88,976	$90,802	$92,665	$359,630
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$88,976	$90,802	$92,665	$94,567	$367,010

Last year, 56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $158,740.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Bowdoin College.

Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$37,128	$38,809	$40,526	$42,278	$158,740
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$38,809	$40,526	$42,278	$44,066	$165,679
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$40,526	$42,278	$44,066	$45,892	$172,761
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$42,278	$44,066	$45,892	$47,755	$179,990
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$44,066	$45,892	$47,755	$49,657	$187,370

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Bowdoin College.