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Bowdoin College
  • 4 Year
  • BRUNSWICK, ME
College
Bowdoin College
#2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BRUNSWICK, ME
  • 705 reviews
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    Students at Bowdoin College

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Bright and intelligent, yet modest
      29%
    • Smart and Energetic
      29%
    • Wealthy, white
      11%
    • Driven
      8%
    • Smart, strategic, casual
      8%
    • Drive, passionate
      5%
    • Ambitious
      3%
    Female Undergrads
    51%
    Male Undergrads
    49%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      9%
    • Out-of-State
      83%
    • International
      8%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      49%
    • 20-21
      43%
    • 22-24
      6%
    • Over 25
      0%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      21%
    • $30k-$48k
      13%
    • $49k-$75k
      16%
    • $76k-$110k
      17%
    • $110k+
      34%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    31%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 39 responses
    Poll
    46%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 39 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      6%
    • Asian
      7%
    • Hispanic
      11%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      7%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      63%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Republican
      11%
    • Democratic
      72%
    • Independent
      11%
    • I don't care about politics
      6%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 50 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      24%
    • Liberal
      60%
    • Moderate
      14%
    • Not sure
      2%
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