ROTC at Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Bowdoin College. The nearest host schools are Maine Maritime Academy (Navy, 66 mi), University of New Hampshire (Army and Air Force, 72 mi) and University of Maine (Army, 94 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Bowdoin College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Bowdoin College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bowdoin College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 7% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,470–1,550 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 33–35 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $67,832 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,832 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 95% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bowdoin College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bowdoin College has 1,873 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Bowdoin College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bowdoin College: FAQ
Does Bowdoin College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Bowdoin College. The nearest host schools are Maine Maritime Academy (Navy, 66 mi), University of New Hampshire (Army and Air Force, 72 mi) and University of Maine (Army, 94 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Bowdoin College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Maine Maritime Academy (Navy, 66 mi), University of New Hampshire (Army and Air Force, 72 mi) and University of Maine (Army, 94 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Bowdoin College.
School links and location
These links belong to Bowdoin College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bowdoin.edu
- Admissions
bowdoin.edu
- Apply
bowdoin.edu
- Financial aid
bowdoin.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Brunswick, ME 04011
IPEDS UNITID: 161004
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