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Bates College

Bates

Lewiston, Maine 04240

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Bates College is a private institution in Lewiston with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1446, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,498 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,703.

Established
1855
Motto
Amore Ac Studio
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Division
Division III

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91 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
13%Acceptance
1446SAT Avg
1,753Students
10:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$69,498Earnings 10yr
$30,703Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bates College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate13.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1446

Reading & Writing
700740
Math
700770

ACT Score Range

Composite
3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

13.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1446

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,478
Room & Board$17,904
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$80,440
Average Net Price$30,703
Median Debt at Graduation$14,275
Monthly Payment (10yr)$151

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,263
$30–48K$6,296
$48–75K$8,602
$75–110K$22,744
$110K+$49,109

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,703

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,442

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,753
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
10%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.6%
Freshman Retention94.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,202
8 Years$69,879
10 Years$69,498

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$63,200
Men
$83,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
Forbes
#80
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#14

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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