COLLEGE PROFILE
Bates College
Lewiston, ME
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Bates, founded in 1855, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 109-acre campus is located in Lewiston, 35 miles northeast of Portland.
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| Web Site | www.bates.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,769 |
| Women | 933 (52.7%) |
| Men | 836 (47.3%) |
| Graduate Students | Not reported |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 27% of 5,196 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 672 average 630-710 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 668 average 630-710 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 677 average 638-720 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 30 average 29-31 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $59,285 |
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Tuition and Fees | $57,235 (incl. room and board) |
Room and Board | |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $36,476 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $18,699 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Not reported |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 165 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 33% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-59 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Lewiston Population | 35,690 |
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| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 94% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.9% Asian 5.1% Black/African-American 5.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.1% White 1.9% Unknown |
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| International Students | 5.9% from 68 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 93.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 87.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 45% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 10% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.63 | 3.93 | 668 | 648 | 661 | 30 |
| Low | 2.80 | 2.80 | 520 | 480 | 460 | 24 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.80 | 780 | 800 | 800 | 34 |
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
Peterson's Undergraduate and Undergraduate Financial Aid Databases,
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