Bates College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1665 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #454 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #409 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 19 | In Maine |
| #705 of 1,307 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 1,790
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 14% 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 | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Applicants | 8,273 | 3,757 | 4,516 |
| Admissions | 1,137 | 510 | 627 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 518 | 236 | 282 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bates College are 1420-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
61 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bates College are 32-33 (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 | 1116 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 162 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 158 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (8%) |
| Asian | 114 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 91 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bates College is $27,491 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 | $4,512 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,529 |
| $48-75K | $10,800 |
| $75-110K | $20,211 |
| $110K+ | $45,686 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,066 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,066 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,066 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,731 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,224 |
Bates College majors
Bates College has granted 476 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bates College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 66 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 59 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 45 |
| Environmental Studies | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 |
| Sociology, General | 33 |
| Mathematics, General | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 14 |
| Physics, General | 13 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 476 |
Bates College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bates College has published 3,165 scientific papers with 61,295 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, History, Physics, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22 | 80 |
| 1992 | 24 | 111 |
| 1993 | 31 | 110 |
| 1994 | 49 | 122 |
| 1995 | 55 | 145 |
| 1996 | 43 | 261 |
| 1997 | 54 | 253 |
| 1998 | 61 | 311 |
| 1999 | 106 | 351 |
| 2000 | 107 | 455 |
| 2001 | 98 | 518 |
| 2002 | 80 | 670 |
| 2003 | 79 | 720 |
| 2004 | 83 | 898 |
| 2005 | 49 | 1072 |
| 2006 | 65 | 1196 |
| 2007 | 57 | 1353 |
| 2008 | 61 | 1647 |
| 2009 | 77 | 1842 |
| 2010 | 74 | 1951 |
| 2011 | 97 | 2299 |
| 2012 | 88 | 2425 |
| 2013 | 113 | 2645 |
| 2014 | 111 | 2653 |
| 2015 | 126 | 2766 |
| 2016 | 104 | 2786 |
| 2017 | 132 | 3008 |
| 2018 | 122 | 3431 |
| 2019 | 139 | 3947 |
| 2020 | 137 | 4483 |
| 2021 | 108 | 4887 |
| 2022 | 122 | 4875 |
| 2023 | 101 | 4885 |
Bates College alumni
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Robert F. Kennedy
- Occupations
- lawyerwriterpoliticianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK and by the nickname Bobby, 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 an icon of modern American liberalism.
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David Hasselhoff
- Occupations
- screenwriterwritersingerfilm produceractor
- 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
- theologianarchbishopnon-fiction writerpolitical activistevangelical theologian
- Biography
-
Desmond 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.
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Buckminster Fuller
- Occupations
- scientistinventorarchitectmathematicianvisual artist
- Biography
-
Richard Buckminster Fuller was an American architect, systems theorist, writer, designer, inventor, philosopher, and futurist. He styled his name as R. Buckminster Fuller in his writings, publishing more than 30 books and coining or popularizing such terms as "Spaceship Earth", "Dymaxion" (e.g., Dymaxion house, Dymaxion car, Dymaxion map), "ephemeralization", "synergetics", and "tensegrity".
General info
| Alternative names | Bates |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | Amore Ac Studio With Ardor and Devotion |
| Colors | garnet |
| Total FTE staff | 795 |
| 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 |