At Bowdoin, a family’s ability to pay is not a barrier to admission. We do all that we can to ensure that nothing stands between you and your potential success as a college student—starting with need-blind admissions.
We seek excellence of all types and believe in equal opportunity. Our policy is to meet the full calculated need of every student applying for student aid. Bowdoin's need-based system of awarding resources has many checks and balances, and it first requires that all families provide a complete and accurate picture of their financial circumstances. Our Student Aid team is prepared to assist you throughout the application process.
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Robert F. White ’77, P’15 Named Chair of the Bowdoin College Board of Trustees
A first-generation college student who attended Bowdoin on financial aid, White went on to help found and manage one of the world’s leading investment firms and to oversee two presidential election campaigns before joining the Harvard faculty. -
Bowdoin College Commitment Supports American Talent Initiative for Lower-Income Students
The American Talent Initiative, a nationwide alliance of 100 leading colleges and universities, has made significant progress in improving opportunity for low- and moderate-income students, according to a new report. -
2018: A Busy Summer at Bowdoin College
The summer months are a time for many of us to recharge the batteries, but it doesn’t mean life at Bowdoin grinds to a halt. The campus may be quieter than usual, but there has been no shortage of activity—academic and otherwise—among the Bowdoin community since the school year ended.