Bates College

Location and Affiliation:

Bates College is located in Lewiston, population 39,757.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Bates’ enrollment is 1743 students on campus.

• 51% female
• 2% black
• 4% Asian
• 6% international
• 3% Hispanic

30% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return to Bates at a rate of 93%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:10

Academic Level:

• Bates College is a Level 2 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is n/a
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 630-710, Math 640-710, Composite 1270-1420

Most Popular Majors:

• Psychology 10%
• Biological and biomedical sciences 9%
• Engineering 9%
• Visual and performing arts 7%
• Social Sciences/History 26%

Graduates:

89% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $60
• The Early Decision application deadline is November 15
• The financial aid deadline is February 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Bates was founded in 1855 and is regarded as one of the finest liberal arts college in the nation. Two-thirds of Bates’ students study abroad. Bates is one of a small number of colleges and universities requiring a senior thesis to complete most majors. The college is home to a seacoast conservation area and a museum of art.

Contact:

Bates College Admissions 1-207-786-6000.

Learn more about Bates College. http://www.bates.edu