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Lewiston, ME • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 13%
Bates is a private university in Lewiston, Maine. Bates was founded in 1855 and enrolls 1,933 students.
| Quick Facts |
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| Total Enrollment |
1,933 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
13% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Bates College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
710 |
730 |
750 |
| SAT Math |
710 |
735 |
780 |
| ACT Composite |
31 |
33 |
34 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 15 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Bates.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$63,478 |
$63,478 |
| Fees |
$0 |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$17,904 |
$17,904 |
| Books |
$900 |
$900 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$82,282 |
$82,282 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
71 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
54 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
50 |
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| Environmental Studies |
40 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
39 |
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| Biochemistry |
32 |
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| Mathematics, General |
31 |
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| Neuroscience |
30 |
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| History, General |
22 |
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| Sociology, General |
20 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
20 |
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| Philosophy |
15 |
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| Physics, General |
13 |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
12 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
9 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
6 |
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| Women’s Studies |
6 |
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| Chemistry, General |
5 |
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| African-American/Black Studies |
4 |
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
4 |
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| Ancient Studies/Civilization |
4 |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
4 |
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| Rhetoric and Composition |
4 |
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| Music, General |
3 |
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| Japanese Language and Literature |
3 |
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| European Studies/Civilization |
2 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
2 |
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| French Language and Literature |
2 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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| East Asian Studies |
2 |
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| Latin American Studies |
2 |
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| Engineering, General |
1 |
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| Anthropology, General |
1 |
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| Dance, General |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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