Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bates is $63,478. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.95% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $65,985 which is a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,154 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Maine schools with tuition changes from last year at Maine colleges tuition change page.
Bates Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$61,066$18,474
2023-2024$63,478$19,154
Change % 2023-20243.95%3.68%
2024-2025$65,985$19,859
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Bates College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Bates College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Bates College$63,478
University of New England$42,550
Unity College$12,640
Husson University$22,194
Colby College$66,600
Bowdoin College$64,910

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bates?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bates is $269,598.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$65,009$66,577$68,183$69,828$269,598
Class of 2029Fall 2025$66,577$68,183$69,828$71,513$276,102
Class of 2030Fall 2026$68,183$69,828$71,513$73,238$282,762
Class of 2031Fall 2027$69,828$71,513$73,238$75,004$289,583
Class of 2032Fall 2028$71,513$73,238$75,004$76,814$296,568

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $354,230.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Bates College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$85,495$87,505$89,562$91,668$354,230
Class of 2029Fall 2025$87,505$89,562$91,668$93,825$362,560
Class of 2030Fall 2026$89,562$91,668$93,825$96,033$371,088
Class of 2031Fall 2027$91,668$93,825$96,033$98,293$379,819
Class of 2032Fall 2028$93,825$96,033$98,293$100,607$388,757

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 39% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $150,722.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Bates College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,618$36,628$38,685$40,791$150,722
Class of 2029Fall 2025$36,628$38,685$40,791$42,948$159,052
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,685$40,791$42,948$45,156$167,580
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,791$42,948$45,156$47,416$176,311
Class of 2032Fall 2028$42,948$45,156$47,416$49,730$185,249

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Bates College.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Bates College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$63,478$900 $19,154

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