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Bates College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$61,066

Out of state

$61,066
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
37%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 26.0% $3,478
State/local grants 1.0% $2,286
Institutional grants 36.0% $48,821
Loans 13.0% $8,728

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$17,224 per year

Books & Supplies

$900 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,250 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Sociology, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
13.74%
  • Apply 8,273
  • Accepted 1,137
  • Attend 518

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$60
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
720-770
ACT Composite
32-33
SAT Reading
700-750
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
53%
Male Students
47%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian62.35%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities16.37%
  3. Hispanic/Latino9.05%
  4. Asian6.37%
  5. Black5.08%
  6. Not Specified0.45%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.11%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,958

Undergraduate students

1,958

Full Time Students
100%
Part Time Students
0%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Football
    • Lacrosse
    • Rowing
    • Soccer
    • Baseball
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Squash
    • Skiing
    • Golf
    • Other Sports
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Rowing
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Field Hockey
    • Other Sports
    • Basketball
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Squash
    • Skiing
    • Golf
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