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Mission: BOWDOIN COLLEGE'S FUNDAMENTAL MISSION REMAINS THE OFFER OF A CHALLENGING LIBERAL EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING THAT SUPPORTS THE VALUES OF THE COMMON GOOD WHILE EMBRACING AND REFLECTING A COMPLEX AND DIVERSE WORLD. WE BELIEVE THAT THE BEST UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION BENEFITS FROM OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLOSE INTERACTION BETWEEN FACULTY AND STUDENTS, AND THAT TO TEACH WELL IN THEIR DISCIPLINES FACULTY MUST BE EXCELLENT AND ENGAGED SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS.
Programs: The on-campus student body numbers approximately 1,792. An estimated 245 students study away annually; 93% complete the degree within five years; the student/faculty ratio is 9:1; 98% of faculty has a ph. D. Or equivalent. As of june 2014, 38,416 students have matriculated at bowdoin college, and 30,199 degrees in academic programs have been awarded. The on-campus student body numbers approximately 1,792. An estimated 245 students study away annually; 93% complete the degree within five years; the student/faculty ratio is 9:1; 98% of faculty has a ph. D. Or equivalent. As of june 2014, 38,416 students have matriculated at bowdoin college, and 30,199 degrees in academic programs have been awarded.