Bates College

Lewiston, ME • private • CSS Profile • III | New England Small College Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,933 • Total: 1,933

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Address

2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME
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Website

www.bates.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 940 (48.6%) • Female: 993 (51.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	125	6.5%
Black/African American	85	4.4%
Hispanic/Latino	167	8.6%
White	1,211	62.6%
Two or More Races	155	8.0%
International	174	9.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

13.0%

1,164 admitted from 8,937 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 700-740
Math: 700-770
Total: 1400-1510

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

31-33

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/15/2025
ED II:	01/10/2026
RD:	01/10/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

90.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

85.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

94.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$86,270

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $66,590

Room & Board

$18,780

Books & Supplies

$900

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$2,397
$30,001-48,000	$8,958
$48,001-75,000	$11,336
$75,001-110,000	$19,468
$110,001+	$45,886

Students Receiving Pell Grants

40%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$26,658

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

New England Small College Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (13)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Skiing Soccer Squash

Women's Sports (14)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Skiing Soccer Softball Squash

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