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
General Information
Address
Bates College
2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, Maine 4240
See on MapPhone
(207) 786-6000
Website
www.bates.edu/Mission Statement
Bates is a college of the liberal arts and sciences, nationally recognized for the qualities of the educational experience it provides. It is a coeducational, nonsectarian, residential college with special commitments to academic rigor, and to assuring in all of its efforts the dignity of each individual, and access to its programs and opportunities by qualified learners. Bates prizes both the inherent values of a demanding education and the profound usefulness of learning, teaching and understanding. Moreover, throughout the history of the College, Bates' graduates have linked education with service, leadership and obligations beyond themselves.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$61,066Out of state
$61,066Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial 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
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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
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Biochemistry
- A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Neuroscience
- A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
- A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See other colleges that offer this major
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Rhetoric and Composition
- A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written, visual, and mixed-media texts; analysis of literacy practices in cultural and cross-cultural contexts; and writing program administration. See other colleges that offer this major
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Chinese Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the languages of China and associated dialects and literature. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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German Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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French Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in philology; Metropolitan French; Canadian French; African and Caribbean Creoles; dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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Spanish Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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HISTORY
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History, General
- A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See other colleges that offer this major
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
- An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. See other colleges that offer this major
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
- A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
- A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environmental studies, religious studies, and the social sciences. See other colleges that offer this major
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
- A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
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Religion/Religious Studies
- A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See other colleges that offer this major
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See other colleges that offer this major
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Geology/Earth Science, General
- A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. See other colleges that offer this major
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Physics, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Any instructional program in research and experimental psychology not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. See other colleges that offer this major
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Political Science and Government, General
- A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes. See other colleges that offer this major
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Sociology, General
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See other colleges that offer this major
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
- A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production. See other colleges that offer this major
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See other colleges that offer this major
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Art/Art Studies, General
- A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music, General
- A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
13.74%- Apply 8,273
- Accepted 1,137
- Attend 518
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$60Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
53%Male Students
47%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian62.35%
- Two Or More Ethnicities16.37%
- Hispanic/Latino9.05%
- Asian6.37%
- Black5.08%
- Not Specified0.45%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
- 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 X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Squash
- Skiing
- Golf
- Other Sports
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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