BATES COLLEGE (Bates)
- 2 Andrews Road
- Lewiston, ME 04240
- OPEID College Code: 00203600
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- General Phone: (207) 786-6000
- President: Elaine Tuttle Hansen
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,738
- College Alias: Bates
- College Mascot: Bobcats
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Bates College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.bates.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bates.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,081 | 2,686 | 4,767 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 554 (27%) | 730 (27%) | 1,284 (27%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 219 (40%) | 250 (34%) | 469 (37%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Bates Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 48%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 9% | 4% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,759 | $4,318 | $1,105 | $29,606 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 105 | 178 | 236 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Comprehensive Fees | $51,300 | $49,350 | $46,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| In-State | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Out of State | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| In-State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Out of State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| In-State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Out of State | $800 | $800 | $800 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,738 Undergraduate: 1,738
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 810 Female: 928
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 810 Female: 928
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,738 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,738 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 98 | 6% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black | 83 | 5% |
| Asian | 116 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 4% |
| White | 1,305 | 75% |
| Unknown | 57 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 24 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 854 | 49% |
| Ages 20-21 | 730 | 42% |
| Ages 22-24 | 126 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 779 | 619 | 160 |
| Faculty Status | 195 | 154 | 41 |
| Tenured Faculty | 104 | 96 | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 191 | 151 | 40 |
| Primarily Instruction | 191 | 151 | 40 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 74 | 69 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 183 | 136 | 47 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 331 | 263 | 68 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 75 | 57 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 20 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 184 | 149 | 35 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,429 (149) | $97,444 (77) | $80,857 (72) |
| Professor | $115,735 (59) | $120,144 (38) | $107,758 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $81,010 (45) | $82,884 (22) | $79,217 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,330 (32) | $68,109 (10) | $65,521 (22) |
| Instructor | $60,546 (7) | $60,818 (4) | $60,183 (3) |
| Lecturer | $50,785 (6) | $63,303 (3) | $38,267 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,662 (2) | $89,304 (1) | $82,020 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $85,662 (2) | $89,304 (1) | $82,020 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,173 (151) | $97,132 (78) | $80,669 (73) |
| Professor | $115,735 (59) | $120,144 (38) | $107,758 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $80,545 (47) | $82,457 (23) | $78,712 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,330 (32) | $68,109 (10) | $65,521 (22) |
| Instructor | $60,546 (7) | $60,818 (4) | $60,183 (3) |
| Lecturer | $50,785 (6) | $63,303 (3) | $38,267 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 788 | 429 | 359 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 621 | 350 | 271 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 278 | 143 | 135 |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 74 | 74 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Lacrosse | 68 | 41 | 27 |
| Rowing | 52 | 21 | 31 |
| Skiing | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Soccer | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Squash | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Swimming and Diving | 41 | 18 | 23 |
| Tennis | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Other Sports | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $36,902 | $29,261 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,969 | $3,877 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 96 | 52 | 44 |
| 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 |
| All Track Combined | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Head Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Assistant Coaches | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Field Hockey | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Rowing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Squash | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 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 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other Sports | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 91% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 90% |
| Female | 91% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 91% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | 95% |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| White | 91% |
| Unknown | 92% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 12 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009