Bates College
Bates College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lewiston, ME. It enrolls about 1,753 students and admits roughly 13% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lewiston, ME 04240 |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Enrollment | 1,753 |
| Acceptance rate | 13% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,937 / 1,164 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $63,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $63,478 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 91% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 700–740 |
| ACT middle 50% | 31–33 |
| Website | www.bates.edu/ |
| Phone | 2077866000 |
Admissions
About 8,937 students applied and 1,164 were admitted. Of those admitted, 505 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $63,478 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 510 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 91% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bates College is in Lewiston, ME, Androscoggin County. Its coordinates are 44.1053, -70.2033.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bates College?
About 13% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,937 applicants.
How much does Bates College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $63,478 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bates College?
About 1,753 students are enrolled.