Bates College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lewiston, ME. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Bates's 2024 tuition & fees is $63,478 for the academic year 2023-2024. 39% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $50,877.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,790 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Bates's acceptance rate is 13.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43.03%. The median SAT scores is 1450 and the ACT socre is 32.

Bates ranked 22nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Maine Colleges rankings. Bates College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Bates College is $63,478.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $65,985 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

Undergraduate$65,985

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »13.00% Acceptance Rate / 43.03% Yield
Test Scores »1,450 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »92%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate93%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »1,790 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$50,877

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Bates College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at Bates
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Bates College Directory Information

Address2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 4240
Phone207-786-6000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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