Bates College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1715 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #470 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #423 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 19 | In Maine |
| #673 of 1,513 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 1,760
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.bates.edu
Bates College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bates College has an acceptance rate of 13% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| Applicants | 10,027 | 5,012 | 5,007 |
| Admissions | 1,336 | 612 | 724 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 488 | 220 | 268 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bates College are 1420-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bates College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1060 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 172 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 149 (8%) |
| Asian | 116 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 79 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bates College is $24,723 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $2,397 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,958 |
| $48-75K | $11,336 |
| $75-110K | $19,468 |
| $110K+ | $45,886 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,590 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,590 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,771 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,780 |
Bates College majors
Bates College has granted 433 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bates College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 62 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 46 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Environmental Studies | 37 |
| Neuroscience | 28 |
| Biochemistry | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| Sociology, General | 18 |
| History, General | 17 |
| Philosophy | 14 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Engineering, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 433 |
Bates College has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bates College has published 3,648 scientific papers with 90,025 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, Physics, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34 | 232 |
| 1994 | 63 | 243 |
| 1995 | 61 | 350 |
| 1996 | 47 | 406 |
| 1997 | 57 | 410 |
| 1998 | 64 | 485 |
| 1999 | 109 | 552 |
| 2000 | 115 | 675 |
| 2001 | 116 | 785 |
| 2002 | 86 | 980 |
| 2003 | 91 | 996 |
| 2004 | 85 | 1240 |
| 2005 | 54 | 1519 |
| 2006 | 73 | 1598 |
| 2007 | 62 | 1766 |
| 2008 | 68 | 2165 |
| 2009 | 84 | 2408 |
| 2010 | 80 | 2541 |
| 2011 | 119 | 2962 |
| 2012 | 95 | 3242 |
| 2013 | 123 | 3473 |
| 2014 | 129 | 3476 |
| 2015 | 140 | 3618 |
| 2016 | 107 | 3670 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3991 |
| 2018 | 136 | 4521 |
| 2019 | 148 | 5243 |
| 2020 | 150 | 6001 |
| 2021 | 120 | 6377 |
| 2022 | 139 | 5903 |
| 2023 | 123 | 6051 |
| 2024 | 92 | 5353 |
| 2025 | 70 | 4812 |
Bates College alumni
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Anna Kendrick
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directoractorautobiographervoice actor
- Biography
-
Anna Cooke Kendrick is an American actress, singer and film director. Known for playing upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals, her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award.
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Robert F. Kennedy
- Occupations
- writerlawyermilitary officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy served as the 64th United States attorney general from 1961 to 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he is considered an icon of modern American liberalism.
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David Hasselhoff
- Occupations
- businesspersonfilm actortelevision producervoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
David Michael Hasselhoff, nicknamed "The Hoff", is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He has set a Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV. Hasselhoff first gained recognition on the soap opera The Young and the Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr. Snapper Foster. His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on the crime drama series Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the drama series Baywatch (1989–2000). He also produced Baywatch from the 1990s until 2001 when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii.
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Desmond Tutu
- Occupations
- political activistnon-fiction writerarchbishopAnglican priesthuman rights defender
- Biography
-
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first Black African to hold the position. Theologically, he sought to fuse ideas from Black theology with African theology.
General info
| Alternative names | Bates |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | Amore Ac Studio With Ardor and Devotion |
| Colors | garnet |
| Total FTE staff | 796 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2 Andrews Road Lewiston, Maine, 04240 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 2077866000 |