Bowdoin College: cost & net price by income
Brunswick, Maine
Here's what students actually pay to attend Bowdoin College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,626 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $40,166. Published in-state tuition is $64,910. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$5,626/yr
- $30k–$48k$7,823/yr
- $48k–$75k$14,896/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,177/yr
- $110k+$40,166/yr
Bowdoin College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $64,910
- Out-of-state tuition
- $64,910
- Students receiving aid
- 16%
A+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Bowdoin College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Bowdoin College is about $5,626 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Bowdoin College?
- At Bowdoin College, published in-state tuition is $64,910 and out-of-state tuition is $64,910 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Bowdoin College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Bowdoin College a value grade of A+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)