In 2024, 70 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bates.
The median SAT score is 1,450 with 720 SAT EBRW and 730 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 700 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 31 at Bates.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bates College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).