Bates College

Lewiston, ME · Private Nonprofit University · 1,760 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
13.3%
Applications
10,027
Enrolled
488
Yield Rate
36.5%
SAT Average
1465
ACT Midpoint
33

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$66,590
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,590
Average Net Price
$29,351

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$4,263
Family Income $30k–$48k
$6,296
Family Income $48k–$75k
$8,602
Family Income $75k–$110k
$22,744
Family Income Over $110k
$49,109

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
10.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
82.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
90.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
94.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
14.0%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
878

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 137 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 79 graduates/year
  • Natural Resources & Conservation: 46 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 42 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 29 graduates/year
  • Physical Sciences: 25 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.01
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
11.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
45th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.0 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.