Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Bowdoin College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Bowdoin College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$64,910
Out-of-state tuition
$64,910
Average net price
$20,786
Last updated June 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Bowdoin College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$80,390
4-year attendance
$321,560
4-year tuition
$259,640
4-year net price
$83,144
Bowdoin College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,275 | $77,115 | $273/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,464 | $76,926 | $289/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,764 | $73,626 | $564/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,899 | $59,491 | $1,742/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $42,867 | $37,523 | $3,572/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Bowdoin College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $128,937 | ~17 months |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $90,213 | ~25 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $61,127 | ~36 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $51,934 | ~43 months |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,421 | ~45 months |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,244 | ~48 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,658 | ~50 months |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $43,373 | ~51 months |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,454 | ~56 months |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $38,638 | ~57 months |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $34,060 | ~65 months |
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Bowdoin College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Bowdoin College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
16.14%
Federal loan rate
10.23%
Median completer debt
$18,500
Median monthly payment
$196