Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME
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Bowdoin College Review

4.75
Based on 4 Reviews
Brunswick, ME, 255 Maine Street
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Career Preparation A+
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A+
Activities and Groups A+
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Bowdoin College is a small, private, four-year university enrolling 1,799 students and offering 42 degrees in Brunswick, ME.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Bowdoin College.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Human and Social Sciences
209 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African Studies
2
Ancient Studies/civilization
5
Anthropology
22
Archeology
0
Asian Studies/civilization
8
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
2
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
4
History
25
Latin American Studies
5
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
0
Philosophy
1
Political Science
77
Psychology
27
Religion/religious Studies
3
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
1
Sociology
15
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
2
Women's Studies
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Mathematics and Science
177 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
22
Biology
35
Chemical Physics
1
Chemistry
9
Geology/earth Science
30
Mathematics
46
Mathematics and Computer Science
1
Neuroscience
17
Physics
16
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Education and Liberal Arts
96 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
15
English Language and Literature
26
Fine Arts and Art Studies
3
French Language and Literature
12
German Language and Literature
7
Mathematics Teacher Education
2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
4
Russian Language and Literature
3
Spanish Language and Literature
24
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
64 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
2
Economics
62
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Engineering
35 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Studies
35
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Computer Technology
26 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
26
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
19 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fine Arts
14
Music
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A+ Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BA in English and BA in Spanish (Double Major), Class of 2002

"Life 101" workshops during Senior year, Career Planning Center, "Welcome to Boston" alumni networking event for recent graduates, etc.

Rated January 2016
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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BA in English and BA in Spanish (Double Major), Class of 2002

Old money, super wealthy, mostly liberal, "Common Good" seekers, outdoorsy

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A+ Excellent
Facilities
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Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BA in English and BA in Spanish (Double Major), Class of 2002

Among the best facilities I've seen to date at any school I've visited (and I've been a college counselor to high school students professionally for over 7 years, so I've seen a LOT of colleges)!

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A+ Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BA in English and BA in Spanish (Double Major), Class of 2002

Outing Club, Volunteer Club, Intramural sports, CAB

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