School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bates College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone207-786-6000
WEBwww.bates.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.bates.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.bates.edu/admission/apply/
Financial Aidwww.bates.edu/financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/bates
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.bates.edu/admission/apply/veteran-applicants/
Disability Servicewww.bates.edu/accessible-education/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Bates College is 13.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.56%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate13.74 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)45.56 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$60

Tuition & Fees

Bates's 2024 tuition & fees is $63,478 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.95% compared to the last year's rate ($61,066).
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$63,478
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,790 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,790
Undergraduate Students1,790

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Bates offers 38 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bates
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs38 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification