Hi there, I'm considering applying to Bowdoin. I was wondering if anyone knows roughly how many applications they usually get in a year? It'll be useful to know for my overall acceptance rate calculations. Thanks!
Sure thing! The number of applications that Bowdoin receives can vary year by year. For the Class of 2028 (those students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle), Bowdoin received 10,966 applications. Normally, you can expect the number of applications to hover around 9,000 – 11,000 per year, so this was a pretty typical application cycle. The acceptance rates can vary as well depending on the applicant pool each year.
Just a note—while it's resourceful to calculate your own chances based on acceptance rates, remember that these rates don't fully reflect the holistic admissions process employed by many colleges, including Bowdoin. Factors like your academic profile, extracurricular achievements, and fit with the school's culture are also heavily considered.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.