Bates College
Lewiston, ME
Bates, founded in 1855, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 109-acre campus is located in Lewiston, 35 miles northeast of Portland.
Website: www.bates.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 22% of 5,316 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- SAT Math
- 630-720 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 640-730 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 29-32 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $71,168
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,794
- Room and Board
- $15,224
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Freshman Award
- $47,792
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $21,525
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 179
- Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Campus Life
- Lewiston Population
- 36,437
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 92% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Bobcat
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.2% Asian
5.3% Black/African-American
9.7% Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.2% White
0.4% Unknown - International Students
- 7.4% from 59 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 89.0%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
History | 3 | 4 |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | January 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | January 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | January 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | January 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 2 Andrews Road
- City, State, Zip
- Lewiston, ME 04240-6028
- Phone
- (207) 786-6000
- Fax
- (207) 786-6025
- admission@bates.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 1
- Application Fee
- $60
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 15, January 1
- Early Decision Notification
- December 20, February 15
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 3 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 22% of 5,316 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 20% of 3,012 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 25% of 2,304 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 510 (44%) of 1,166 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 247 (42%) of 589 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 263 (46%) of 577 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 48% of 721 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- 1,640
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 773
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 7
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- 3.75 and Above
- Not reported
- 3.50 - 3.74
- Not reported
- 3.25 - 3.49
- Not reported
- 3.00 - 3.24
- Not reported
- 2.50 - 2.99
- Not reported
- 2.00 - 2.49
- Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 630-720 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 38%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 47%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 13%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 640-730 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 48%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 43%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 7%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 1%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 29-32 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- 70%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 25%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 5%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 63%
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $71,168
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,794
- Room and Board
- $15,224
- Books and Supplies
- $900
- Other Expenses
- $1,250
- Payment Plans
- Prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- January 1
- Award Notification
- On or about April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Institutional Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002036 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 241 (49.2%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 214 (86.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 214 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 214 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $47,792
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 214 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $44,644
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 210 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,208
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 784 (46.8%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 776 (99.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 776 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 776 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $48,512
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 776 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $44,590
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 767 (99.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,968
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 35%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $21,525
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- Summer Session
- Not offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Western European Studies
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Psychology
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 179
- Part-Time Faculty
- 16
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 89%
- Regular Class Size
- Not reported
- Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,327,717
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 400
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Lewiston Population
- 36,437
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 133 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 11.4 average low in January, 72.7 average high in September
- Rain
- 129 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Lewiston
- Nearest Train Station
- 150 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 92% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 8%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- emergency contact/notification system
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Bobcat
- School Colors
- Garnet, black, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Crew | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | x | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Squash | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | |
Skiing (Downhill) | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Squash | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | |
Skiing (Downhill) | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Squash | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
- Men's Club Sports
- equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, bowling, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, outing club (outdoor recreation), international club, chase hall committee (student activities planning), representative assembly, wrbc (student radio station)
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,787
- Women
- 905 (50.6%)
- Men
- 882 (49.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,787
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.2% Asian
5.3% Black/African-American
9.7% Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.2% White
0.4% Unknown - International Students.
- 7.4% from 59 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- Not reported
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 89.0%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 91.8%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 92.4%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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