How much does Bates College tuition cost?
The 2024 tuition & fees of Bates College is $63,478. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for Baccalaureate Colleges' tuition of $28,542.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Bates is $65,985 for Maine residents and $65,985 for out-of-state students, a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Bates 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | Tuition & Fees | Baccalaureate Colleges' Average |
|---|
| 2022-2023 | $61,066 | $27,807 |
| 2023-2024 | $63,478 | $28,542 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.95% | 2.64% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $65,985 | $29,297 |
How much do you actually pay at Bates?
The living costs at Bates is $19,154 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
The Bates's 2024 COA is $83,532 for on-campus living.
39% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $50,877. It could cover 80.15% of full tuition amount.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $32,655.
Bates College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-campus |
|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $63,478 |
|---|
| Room & Board | $17,904 |
|---|
| Personal Expenses | $1,250 |
|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
|---|
| COA | $83,532 |
|---|
| COA with Financial Aid | $32,655 |
|---|
Bates 4-Years Tuition
How Much is Bates tuition for 4 years?
Bates's 4-years tuition is $260,000, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Bates College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
Bates 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $64,081 | $64,690 | $65,304 | $65,925 | $260,000 |
|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $64,690 | $65,304 | $65,925 | $66,551 | $262,469 |
|---|
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $65,304 | $65,925 | $66,551 | $67,183 | $264,963 |
|---|
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $65,925 | $66,551 | $67,183 | $67,821 | $267,480 |
|---|
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $66,551 | $67,183 | $67,821 | $68,465 | $270,021 |
|---|
Net Price for 4 Years at Bates
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $341,931.
Bates 4 Years COA
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $84,305 | $85,085 | $85,873 | $86,668 | $341,931 |
|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $85,085 | $85,873 | $86,668 | $87,470 | $345,096 |
|---|
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $85,873 | $86,668 | $87,470 | $88,280 | $348,290 |
|---|
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $86,668 | $87,470 | $88,280 | $89,097 | $351,515 |
|---|
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $87,470 | $88,280 | $89,097 | $89,922 | $354,770 |
|---|
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $138,423.
Bates 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $33,428 | $34,208 | $34,996 | $35,791 | $138,423 |
|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $34,208 | $34,996 | $35,791 | $36,593 | $141,588 |
|---|
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $34,996 | $35,791 | $36,593 | $37,403 | $144,782 |
|---|
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $35,791 | $36,593 | $37,403 | $38,220 | $148,007 |
|---|
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $36,593 | $37,403 | $38,220 | $39,045 | $151,262 |
|---|
Bates Tuition Charts
The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at Bates. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Bates College and its similar schools.