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%

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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

$47,276

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$20,715

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Other

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

179

Regular Class Size

Not reported

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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

 

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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

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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	Not Reported
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

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Admissions Office

Address

2 Andrews Road

City, State, Zip

Lewiston, ME 04240-6028

Phone

(207) 786-6000

Fax

(207) 786-6025

E-mail

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

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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

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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

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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

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Financial Aid Office

Email

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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

251 (49.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

216 (86.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

216 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

216 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$47,276

Need-Based Gift

Received by 216 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $44,063

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 209 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,321

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

836 (46.8%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

776 (92.8%) 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

$46,794

Need-Based Gift

Received by 776 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $42,804

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 769 (99.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,026

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

42%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$20,715

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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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

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Bobcat

School Colors

Garnet, black, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

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

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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

 

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