Does Bowdoin College require SAT or ACT scores?

Bowdoin College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Bowdoin College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 05, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $67,832 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Brunswick, ME

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1470–1550

Annual cost (sticker price)

$67,832

Early Decision

November 15, 2026

Early Action

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Regular Decision

January 05, 2027

Common Application, Coalition with Scoir

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/index.html — verified 2026-09-28.