Bates College Student Population

How many students at Bates?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Bates College has a total enrollment of 1,760 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

• Gender Breakdown: 848 male students (48.2%) and 912 female students (51.8%) are attending .
• Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 1,060 White students (60.2%) and 171 Hispanic students (9.7%).

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - Bates's body is larger.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 848 male (48.18%) and 912 female (51.82%) students are attending Bates College. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 92.98.

• Enrollment Trends

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 1,060 White, 79 Black, and 116 Asian students out of a total of 1,760 are attending at Bates College. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Bates College is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 61.4% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.

Student Age Distribution

There are 1,758 students under 25 years old, and 2 students over 25 years old out of 1,760 total students.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 1,760 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 6 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 0.34%.