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Bates College

Bates College is a small, private institution located in Lewiston, me. Founded in 1855, Bates College offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,760 undergraduates
$63,478 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bates College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 13.3%
SAT score average 1468
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

November
15
59 days away Early Decision date

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January
10
115 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bates College is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Languages and Literature
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Political Science and Government
Economics
History
Biology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,478
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,904
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $83,532
Average financial aid package $64,535
Estimated cost $18,997 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,478
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,904
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $83,532
Average financial aid package $64,535
Estimated cost $18,997 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bates College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,760, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,760

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bates College, students love their Outing Club (outdoor recreation), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240
2077866255
www.bates.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Outing club (outdoor recreation)

International club

Chase hall committee (student activities planning)

Representative assembly

Wrbc (student radio station)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bates College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bates College?

Bates College is located in Lewiston, me.

What is the acceptance rate at Bates College? 

The acceptance rate for Bates College is 13%.

What’s the average GPA for Bates College?

The average high school GPA for Bates College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bates College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bates College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $334,128.

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