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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Brunswick, ME. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
8
Housing Buildings
Life in Brunswick for Bowdoin College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Brunswick.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,500
Cost of Living Index
105
Student Population
2,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Brunswick Link Bus, Amtrak Downeaster
Nearest Airports
Brunswick Executive Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
47.5°F
Avg Snowfall
68.9 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
Typical academic year hours: Mon–Thu 8am–1am, Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–1am
Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness
Facility hours are posted online and may vary; access is limited to individuals with active facility passes.
Morrell Gymnasium
Hours vary by season and event schedule.
LeRoy Greason Pool
Hours vary by day and swim schedule.
Smith Union
Typical hours: Mon–Thu 7am–12am, Fri 7am–1am, Sat 8am–1am, Sun 8am–12am
Pickard Fields (Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Rugby)
Hours vary by team schedule and daylight.
Leighton Sailing Center
Seasonal hours; typically open during daylight for scheduled practices and events.
Buck Fitness Studios (Buck 301, Buck 213, Buck Basement)
Open for scheduled fitness classes throughout the week (e.g., yoga, spin, HIIT, pilates).
Parking and Transit
Parking option 1
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Campus News
Latest updates from Bowdoin College
Campus Libraries Evacuated Due to Hoax Bomb Threat
At approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, Bowdoin College evacuated all campus libraries following an anonymous bomb threat. The threat was determined to be a hoax, and buildings reopened at around 1:40 p.m. The Brunswick Police Department is investigating. The Office of Safety and Security urges continued vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
Bowdoin Innovators Group creates new avenue for gifts
Bowdoin College announced the launch of the Bowdoin Innovators Group (BIG), a new program allowing entrepreneurial alumni to pledge future gifts tied to financial events, such as company sales or IPOs.
Oct 17, 2025
Homecoming: Harvestfest, Hugs, and Happy Alumni
Generations of Bowdoin alumni returned to campus for the annual Homecoming weekend, celebrating with events like Harvestfest and reconnecting with friends and the college community.
Oct 17, 2025
Time to Get Hacking: Generative AI Hackathon at Bowdoin
Bowdoin hosted a Generative AI Hackathon as part of the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanities, where students developed projects using AI tools.
Oct 17, 2025
October 2025 Polar Bearings Speaker Series
Bowdoin's October Polar Bearings event featured Patrick Woodcock '04, discussing New England's energy challenges and the future of Maine's economy.
Oct 14, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College requires first-year students to live on campus, consistent with typical liberal arts college residential policies.
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Massachusetts Hall
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@bowdoin.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester
Start: January 19, 2026
End: June 30, 2026
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