Paying for Bowdoin

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & required fees is $64,910 for prospective students at Bowdoin. The tuition & fees is increased by 5.5% compared to last year.
The living costs including room, board, and other expenses is $18,022 when a student lives on campus at Bowdoin College.
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $64,910

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Cost of Attendance (COA)

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & required fees is $64,910 for prospective students at Bowdoin. The tuition & fees is increased by 5.5% compared to last year.
53 out of total 1,915 undergraduate students (3%) received financial aid(grants or scholarship) and the average amount of the aid is $50,865.
The living costs including room, board, and other expenses is $18,022 when a student lives on campus at Bowdoin College. The total cost of attendance (COA) is $83,772 before receiving financial aid and the net price with financial aid is $32,907.
Bowdoin College 2023 Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$64,910 (2023)
Living Costs$18,022 (On-campus)
Cost of attendance
Living on Campus$80,390
Average Financial Amount$50,865
Net Price after Aid
Living on Campus$29,525

Bowdoin 2023 Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Bowdoin College is $64,910. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 5.50% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Bowdoin College
Undergraduate ProgramsTuitionFees
2018-2019$53,418$504
2019-2020$55,822$528
2020-2021$55,822$528
2021-2022$57,776$546
2022-2023$60,952$576
2023-2024$64,910-

Bowdoin 2023 Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the living cost is $16,772 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Bowdoin College. On-campus living costs are increased by 5.10% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Costs at Bowdoin College
Living On-Campus
Room & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$14,698$1,250
2019-2020$15,360$1,250
2020-2021$13,440$1,250
2021-2022$15,898$1,250
2022-2023$16,772$1,250
2023-2024$17,690$1,660

Bowdoin 2023 Tuition per Credit Hour

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour at Bowdoin College is $1,190. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 5.50% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition per Credit Hour Bowdoin College
Tuition per Credit Hour (Undergraduate)
2018-2019$1,043
2019-2020$1,090
2020-2021$1,090
2021-2022$1,128
2022-2023$1,190
2023-2024$1,255

Bowdoin 2023 Book & Supply Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, The average books & supplies cost at Bowdoin College is $840. The book & supply costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Costs for Books & Supplies Bowdoin College
Books & Supplies Costs
2018-2019$840
2019-2020$840
2020-2021$840
2021-2022$840
2022-2023$840
2023-2024$840

Bowdoin Alternative Tuition Plans

Bowdoin College offers alternative tuition plans including Tuition payment plan.
Alternative Tuition Plans offered by Bowdoin College
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