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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13%Acceptance
1446SAT Avg
1,753Students
10:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$69,498Earnings 10yr
$30,703Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate13.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1446
Reading & Writing
700740
Math
700770
ACT Score Range
Composite
3133
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
Programs (33)
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
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Source: Wikipedia