This step is one of many that the College has taken over the past decade to remove barriers for students, and it makes Bowdoin one of just seven institutions nationally with comprehensive need-blind aid policies for all students, regardless of citizenship.

Ensuring access to a Bowdoin education is central to our mission. This commitment to need-blind admission for our international applicants is another important part of a remarkable program of access and affordability that only a few other colleges and universities are able to provide, said Bowdoin College President Clayton Rose.

Bowdoin has long been a leader in eliminating barriers for students, including adopting the countrys first test-optional admissions policy in 1969.

As it seeks to be accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances, the College currently provides students with financial aid awards that meet their full calculated need and has done so without loans since 2008.

Now Bowdoin joins Harvard University, Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Dartmouth College, and Amherst College in including all students, regardless of citizenship, under its need-blind admissions policy.

It is critical that a great liberal arts education like Bowdoins be accessible to students from all economic backgrounds and all citizenships, said Claudia Marroquin, senior vice president and dean of admissions and student aid.

This latest policy makes Bowdoins message clearwe welcome the worlds most talented students, regardless of background, and we are doing all we can to support students from admission to graduation, Marroquin said.

Our highest priority is making a Bowdoin education affordable for everyone.

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