Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bates College is 13.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.56%. 3,757 men and 4,516 women applied to Bates and 510 men and 627 women students were accepted.
Among them, 236 men and 282 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bates.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bates
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants8,2733,7574,51600
Admitted1,13751062700
Enrolled51823628200
Acceptance Rate 13.74%13.57%13.88%--
Yield 45.56%46.27%44.98%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 89 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 61 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bates.
The median SAT score is 1,480 with 730 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 720 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 32 at Bates.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bates College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Bates
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total142014801520
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730750
SAT Math720750770
ACT Composite323333
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

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 .
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Bates Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools of Bates College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bates.
Admission Information for Applying to Bates
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.bates.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.bates.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor

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