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Best Things

  1. The close-knit community
  2. The dining hall food and service people
  3. The huge Outing Club program
  4. The awesome housing available to students
  5. Ivies Weekend
  6. Being close to amazing outdoor activities
  7. It's easy to get a campus job and make money at school.
  8. The greatest mascot in our league: the Polar Bear
  9. Late-night intellectual conversations with fellow students
  10. Enthusiasm and personal attention from faculty

Happy Students

94% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 9 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

93% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

100% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

50% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

96% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

68% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Easy to Get By on a Student's Budget

68% of students surveyed felt that the amount it costs to live while at school was better than average.

Safe Campus

93% of students surveyed said that they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.

Campus Pride

78% of students surveyed said that they love everything about the school and have a lot of campus pride.

Highly Satisfied Students

86% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

80% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

52% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 51/49 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

99% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 69% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Academics at Bowdoin College

mgaynes

'13

4.6
A

Professors Are Very Available

The professors at Bowdoin are eager and willing to meet with students anytime. They are very interested in what they teach. The workload is tough but definitely manageable. I still manage to find time to do extra-curricular activities.

Nov 21, 2009

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Guys & Girls at Bowdoin College

girithlainiel

Biological Sciences '12

3.8
B+

Typical New England Sporty-Prep

The stereotype is that Bowdoin guys are great-looking, while Bowdoin girls are average to below-average. While this is true to some extent, there are plenty of average-looking guys and really beautiful girls, as well. Dress style is pretty much either prep or sweatpants, though there are a few quirky/stylish people around campus, as well. The dating scene is definitely almost nonexistent—typically, most students go for hook-ups and there are a few very committed couples, but casual dating is almost never seen.

Nov 21, 2009

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Campus Housing at Bowdoin College

bowdoin2013

'13

4.2
A-

Freshman Dorms are Great

The freshman dorms are great—they are all located (with the exceptions of West and Osher) in the center of campus and provide lots of living space! All of the firs-year dorms, except for Coleman, have study rooms, which are super helpful. I heard that sophomore housing is a pain, though, unless you get a good lottery number.

Dec 11, 2009

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