Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002036
- Phone: (207) 288-5015
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
12.14%FINANCIAL AID RATE
46%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$42,790Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Bates College (Bates)
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Bates College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lewiston, Maine, which is a predominantly urban area. Bates College has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,700.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bates College offers:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of applicants being admitted each year. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Bates College Bobcats participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.bates.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Bates College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Bates College has a total student population of about 1,800, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $56,000-$67,000 per year
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $19,000
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 46% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 43% | $43,757 |
Receiving Student Loans | 22% | $7,046 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bates College may offer student services including:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bates College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bates College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Engineering
- Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bates College.
- Bowdoin College in Bangor, ME (16 miles away)
- Colby College in Auburn, ME (41 miles away)
- College of St. Mary Magdalen in Keene, NH (99 miles away)
- Saint Anselm College in Nashua, NH (100 miles away)
- Dartmouth College in Hudson, NH (102 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Maine
- Review a list of Maine private colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002036
- Phone: (207) 288-5015
- School Homepage