Applying to Bates

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bates College is 13.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.03%. 4,253 men and 4,684 women applied to Bates and 553 men and 609 women students were accepted.

Among them, 265 men and 238 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bates.

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25^th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 770 and 25^th percentile is 700 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 33 and 25^th 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).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bates. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bates College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools of Bates College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bates.