Bates College: Statistics
Updated:

Position | Category |
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#1703 of 14,131 | In the World |
#460 of 2,597 | In North America |
#414 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#4 of 19 | In Maine |
#673 of 1,483 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Top50% | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 1,753
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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% | 13% | 13% |
Applicants | 8,937 | 4,253 | 4,684 |
Admissions | 1,164 | 542 | 622 |
Freshmen enrolled full time | 505 | 261 | 244 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
70 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1400
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bates College are 1400-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bates College are 31-33 (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 | 1076 (61%) |
---|---|
Nonresident Alien | 167 (10%) |
Hispanic | 155 (9%) |
Two or more races | 147 (8%) |
Asian | 115 (7%) |
Black or African American | 78 (4%) |
Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.6%) |
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 $26,658 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 | $4,263 |
---|---|
$30-48K | $6,296 |
$48-75K | $8,602 |
$75-110K | $22,744 |
$110K+ | $49,109 |
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | |
---|---|
Tuition in-district | $63,478 |
Tuition in-state | $63,478 |
Tuition out-of-state | $63,478 |
Room and board costs
Dormitory capacity | 1,737 |
---|---|
Combined charge for room and board | $17,904 |
Bates College majors
Bates College has granted 439 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 | 61 |
Environmental Studies | 46 |
Political Science and Government, General | 45 |
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 42 |
Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
Biochemistry | 25 |
Sociology, General | 24 |
English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
Mathematics, General | 19 |
Neuroscience | 16 |
Physics, General | 13 |
History, General | 10 |
Art & Art Studies, General | 9 |
Religion & Religious Studies | 9 |
Rhetoric and Composition | 9 |
Anthropology, General | 7 |
Chemistry, General | 6 |
Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
French Language and Literature | 5 |
Philosophy | 5 |
African-American & Black Studies | 3 |
American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 |
Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
Women's Studies | 2 |
Dance, General | 1 |
East Asian Studies | 1 |
European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
Latin American Studies | 1 |
Music, General | 1 |
Grand Total | 439 |
Bates College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 91% | 87% | 94% |
|
Publications & Citations
Bates College has published 3,586 scientific papers with 86,152 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 |
---|---|---|
1992 | 26 | 214 |
1993 | 34 | 232 |
1994 | 63 | 242 |
1995 | 61 | 350 |
1996 | 47 | 406 |
1997 | 57 | 411 |
1998 | 64 | 485 |
1999 | 109 | 551 |
2000 | 115 | 673 |
2001 | 116 | 785 |
2002 | 86 | 979 |
2003 | 91 | 994 |
2004 | 85 | 1240 |
2005 | 54 | 1516 |
2006 | 72 | 1597 |
2007 | 62 | 1766 |
2008 | 68 | 2164 |
2009 | 83 | 2405 |
2010 | 80 | 2540 |
2011 | 119 | 2964 |
2012 | 95 | 3240 |
2013 | 123 | 3470 |
2014 | 129 | 3469 |
2015 | 140 | 3611 |
2016 | 107 | 3665 |
2017 | 156 | 3991 |
2018 | 136 | 4520 |
2019 | 148 | 5236 |
2020 | 148 | 5970 |
2021 | 119 | 6361 |
2022 | 139 | 5887 |
2023 | 122 | 6045 |
2024 | 92 | 5291 |
Bates College alumni
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Anna Kendrick
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actorfilm directoractor
- Biography
-
Anna Cooke Kendrick is an American actress. Known for playing upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals, her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Robert F. Kennedy
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known as RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 64th United States attorney general from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968, when he was running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and is considered an icon of modern American liberalism.
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David Hasselhoff
- Occupations
- television actordirectorbusinesspersonfilm actortelevision producer
- 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 Young and the Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr. Snapper Foster. His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in 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
- human rights activistProtestant theologianarchbishopnon-fiction writerAnglican priest
- 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 |
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Founded | 1855 |
Motto | Amore Ac Studio With Ardor and Devotion |
Colors | garnet |
Total FTE staff | 727 |
Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
Address | 2 Andrews Road Lewiston, Maine, 04240 United States |
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City population | 37,000 |
Phone | 2077866000 |