Private school in Maine with 1,800 total undergraduate students

Chancing

Bates College is a very competitive school

Overall acceptance rate

17%

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
17%
Women
17%

Men
16%

Total number of applicants
7,319
Women: 54%
Men: 46%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
44%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$75,720
Out-of-state
$75,720

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
Yes

Recommendation letters
Optional

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
553
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
51%
Enrolled men:
49%
6-year graduation rate
91%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
94%

Student diversity

Low diversity
International students
7%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 4%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 9%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 77%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference

D1 Basketball
No

Basketball conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference

Location

2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
Campus Setting
Urban

Region
New England

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(207) 786-6000
2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
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