Lewiston, ME

Bates College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Bates College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lewiston, ME.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Bates College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

13% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,027 applied, 1,336 accepted, and 488 enrolled in Bates.
220 men and 268 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,465 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,465 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1465 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total142014651530
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing710730750
Math710735780
ACT Score
Composite313334
Math000
English000
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $66,590 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.90% compared to last year at Bates College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

716 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $52,190.
For freshmen, 243 students (47%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $53,782.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,760 students enrolled Bates in 2025.
By gender, 848 men and 912 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
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36 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bates is 90% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The retention rate is 91% for full-time and 91% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
90%
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate
91%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 187 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bates and the average faculty salary is $106,975. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 758 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,577.
Number of Faculties
187
Average Faculty Salary
$106,975
Number of Staffs
758
Average Staff Salary
$70,577

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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