College Endowment Reaches Record $3.6 Billion After 26% Return
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Updated Oct 30
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What happened
The endowment of the college reached a record $3.6 billion after earning a 26 percent return during the 2026 fiscal year, which ended June 30. Matthew Orlando, senior vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, communicated this performance to Orient in an email on October 30, 2026.
From bowdoinorient.com
Why it matters
The strong return greatly surpassed the 16.2 percent median for college and university endowments, significantly boosting the college’s financial reserves. However, the college’s operating budget is now much more sensitive to financial markets because the endowment supplies half of the current $250 million budget.
From bowdoinorient.com