Bates College
Lewiston, ME · private nonprofit · 1,760 undergraduates
Bates College is a private nonprofit university in Lewiston, ME with very selective admissions, admitting about 13% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
13%
SAT (middle 50%)
1420–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Avg net price
$29,351/yr
sticker $83,532
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,760
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What is Bates College's acceptance rate?
Bates College has an acceptance rate of about 13%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Bates College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Bates College scored between 1420–1530 on the SAT (ACT 31–34).
How much does Bates College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $29,351 per year at Bates College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $83,532.
What is the graduation rate at Bates College?
About 90% of students at Bates College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.