Bowdoin College Tuition (2026)

Brunswick, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$67,832
Out-of-State Tuition$67,832
ME Average$22,741
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
Bowdoin College (in-state)$67,832—
ME average$22,741+198%
National average$18,082+275%

Four-year cost at Bowdoin College

Per yearFour years
In-state$67,832$271,328
Out-of-state$67,832$271,328

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where Bowdoin College sits on cost in ME

Bowdoin College ranks 27 by in-state tuition among the 28 ME colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.

Colleges with a similar price to Bowdoin CollegeIn-state tuition
Bates College$66,590
Colby College$69,600
College of the Atlantic$47,997
Saint Joseph's College of Maine$44,420

FAQ

How much is tuition at Bowdoin College?

In-state tuition at Bowdoin College is $67,832 per year; out-of-state students pay $67,832.

How does Bowdoin College tuition compare to the ME average?

Bowdoin College in-state tuition is 198% above the ME average of $22,741.

How does Bowdoin College tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Bowdoin College is 275% above that.

Is $67,832 expensive for in-state students?

$67,832 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at Bowdoin College cost?

Four years of tuition at Bowdoin College comes to about $271,328 for an in-state student and $271,328 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does Bowdoin College rank on cost in ME?

By in-state tuition, Bowdoin College ranks 27 out of the 28 ME colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.