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Bates College (Bates)
- 2 Andrews Road, 2 Lane Hall
- Lewiston, ME 04240
- OPEID College Code: 00203600
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- General Phone: (207) 786-6255
- President: Elaine Tuttle Hansen
- Website: www.bates.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,660
- College Alias: Bates
- College Mascot: Bobcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Bates Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bates.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,943 | 2,490 | 4,433 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 564 (29%) | 738 (30%) | 1,302 (29%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 204 (36%) | 238 (32%) | 442 (34%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Bates Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 38%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 4% | 5% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,077 | $2,682 | $988 | $24,888 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 236 | 204 | 188 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Comprehensive Fees | $46,800 | $44,350 | $42,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Out of State | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Out of State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Out of State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,660 Undergraduate: 1,660
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 803 Female: 857
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 803 Female: 857
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,660 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,660 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 88 | 5% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Black | 47 | 3% |
| Asian | 93 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2% |
| White | 1,340 | 81% |
| Unknown | 44 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 13 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 776 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 728 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 141 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 730 | 629 | 101 |
| Faculty Status | 196 | 164 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 102 | 96 | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 186 | 156 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 186 | 156 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 176 | 145 | 31 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 318 | 279 | 39 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 72 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 181 | 155 | 26 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,355 (153) | $91,047 (85) | $73,740 (68) |
| Professor | $106,782 (63) | $109,489 (45) | $100,014 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $77,257 (40) | $80,759 (20) | $73,755 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,988 (35) | $61,754 (13) | $62,126 (22) |
| Instructor | $56,984 (5) | $55,973 (3) | $58,500 (2) |
| Lecturer | $48,128 (10) | $56,515 (4) | $42,537 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $107,854 (3) | $111,300 (1) | $106,132 (2) |
| Professor | $114,940 (2) | $111,300 (1) | $118,580 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $93,683 (1) | - (-) | $93,683 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,449 (156) | $91,047 (86) | $74,114 (70) |
| Professor | $106,390 (65) | $109,089 (46) | $99,857 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $77,242 (41) | $80,759 (20) | $73,892 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,988 (35) | $61,754 (13) | $62,126 (22) |
| Instructor | $56,984 (5) | $55,973 (3) | $58,500 (2) |
| Lecturer | $48,128 (10) | $56,515 (4) | $42,537 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 766 | 420 | 346 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 588 | 333 | 255 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 232 | 118 | 114 |
| Field Hocky | 19 | - | 19 |
| Football | 70 | 70 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Lacrosse | 63 | 39 | 24 |
| Rowing | 72 | 34 | 38 |
| Skiing | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Soccer | 79 | 41 | 38 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Squash | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Other Sports | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,966 | $24,902 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,484 | $3,679 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 98 | 50 | 48 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Head Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Assistant Coaches | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Skiing | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Squash | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Other Sports | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 89% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 88% |
| Female | 90% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | 76% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| White | 90% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 83% |
| 5 Years | 88% |
| 6 Years | 89% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 12 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 18 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
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