Bowdoin is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of 22,000 on the Maine coast. Bowdoin is consistenly ranked amongst the top schools in the country. The college could be said to be notably strong in the sciences followed closely by the art history and English departments.  Bowdoin’s classes are characterized by strong academics without the competition, the focus is on learning.  Students come from across the country and around the world. More than 80 buildings are a part of the 110-acre Bowdoin campus. Bowdoin’s proximity to the ocean make it a favorite amongst nature enthusiasts.  Although Bowdoin is smaller than other schools of equivalent caliber, there is less overt competition without a reduction in the quality of the resources, the student body, and the education.

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