Lewiston, Maine
Bates College
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
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Location
2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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