Paying for Bates College

2023 Tuition & Fee	$61,066 3.39%

The 2023 tuition & fees of Bates College (Bates) is $61,066 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731.

40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $49,261. It could cover 80.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $31,179 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $258,021. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $339,394 for four(4) years.

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Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bates is $61,066. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.39% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731.

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $63,138 which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2023's rate.

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,474 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2023. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.16% compared to the previous year.

Bates Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022	$59,062	$17,908
2022-2023	$61,066	$18,474
Change % 2022-2023	3.39%	3.16%
2023-2024	$63,138	$19,058

Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics

Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)

Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.

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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-State	Out-of-State
Bates College	$61,066
University of New England	$40,950
Husson University	$21,090
Unity College	$12,640
Colby College	$63,520
Bowdoin College	$61,528

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

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bates?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bates is $258,021.

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 Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$62,412	$63,787	$65,193	$66,630	$258,021
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$63,787	$65,193	$66,630	$68,098	$263,708
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$65,193	$66,630	$68,098	$69,599	$269,519
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$66,630	$68,098	$69,599	$71,132	$275,459
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$68,098	$69,599	$71,132	$72,700	$281,529

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 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $339,394.

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 Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$82,166	$83,928	$85,730	$87,570	$339,394
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$83,928	$85,730	$87,570	$89,450	$346,679
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$85,730	$87,570	$89,450	$91,371	$354,122
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$87,570	$89,450	$91,371	$93,334	$361,726
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$89,450	$91,371	$93,334	$95,340	$369,496

Last year, 40% 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 $142,350.

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 Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$32,905	$34,667	$36,469	$38,309	$142,350
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$34,667	$36,469	$38,309	$40,189	$149,635
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$36,469	$38,309	$40,189	$42,110	$157,078
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$38,309	$40,189	$42,110	$44,073	$164,682
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$40,189	$42,110	$44,073	$46,079	$172,452

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 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.